Political Director

Responsibilities

• Drive electoral strategy across priority geographies ensuring Galvanize Action’s programming is aligned to where it can have the greatest impact on political outcomes.
• Build and proactively grow high-trust relationships and lead alignment with key state and national allies.
• Own internal political sensemaking, translating shifts in the political landscape into clear implications for Galvanize Action’s strategy.
• Monitor and analyze electoral dynamics in real time, providing actionable guidance to Leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Define and operationalize Galvanize Action’s political role in the ecosystem, ensuring efforts are coordinated.
• Lead internal electoral reporting, creating visibility into how our work is contributing to political outcomes.
• Partner closely with programs, research, and fundraising to align strategy with execution.
• Represent Galvanize Action externally in high-level political spaces, bringing credibility and clarity.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience in political strategy, electoral campaigns (candidate and/or issue), independent expenditure programs, or closely related work.
• Strong track record of building new relationships and maintaining existing ones with state partners, national organizations, and coalitions.
• A deep commitment to the mission and goals of Galvanize USA and Galvanize Action.
• Demonstrated experience operating in or alongside campaigns, political organizations, or movement infrastructure.
• Deep familiarity with the national political and electoral landscape, including key actors, timelines, and power dynamics.
• Experience advising senior leadership and contributing to high-stakes strategic decisions.
• High confidence with political metrics and evaluation approaches (e.g., persuasion measurement, RCTs, voter file analysis, turnout modeling).
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize across multiple high-stakes workstreams.