Jake Rakov for Congress: Deputy Political Director

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Job Title: Deputy Political Director

Location: Studio City, CA

Salary:$4,500 – $5,500/month (commensurate with experience)

Job Type: Full-Time

Jake Rakov is running for Congress in California’s 32nd District because we need a new generation of Democrats in Washington who act with urgency, clarity and conviction. Believing that today’s challenges can’t be solved with yesterday’s leadership, Jake is taking on his former boss to break the cycle of sending the same people back to Congress and expecting different results. Learn more about Jake’s vision and campaign at jakeforcongress.com.

Position Overview

The Deputy Political Director will be responsible for building and maintaining key relationships throughout the district, supporting high-level outreach, and driving key campaign programming. This position is ideal for someone with strong political instincts, organizing experience, and the ability to manage multiple relationships and projects with attention to detail and follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

• Political Outreach & Relationship Management

• Cultivate and manage relationships with activists, advocacy organizations, and community stakeholders across CA-32

• Staff the Candidate and represent the campaign at political events, meetings, and community gatherings

• Assist in building and maintaining a coalition of local influencers, surrogates, and validators

• Events & Engagement

• Plan, recruit for, and execute political house parties and meet-and-greet events across the district

• Ensure events are well-organized, attended by key stakeholders, and used strategically to build campaign support and visibility

• Track attendees and follow up with new contacts for further engagement

• Call Time Management

• Oversee and staff call time, including prepping call sheets, managing follow-up, and ensuring strategic prioritization of calls

• Track commitments using campaign software (e.g., NGP/VAN or similar tools)

• Fellows & Political Volunteer Program

• Manage a political fellows program to engage students, young professionals, and emerging leaders in the campaign

• Train and supervise fellows and political volunteers on outreach, event coordination, and basic organizing tasks

• Create opportunities for fellows to grow professionally and deepen their political skills

• Data Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain accurate tracking systems for outreach, relationships, and political progress

• Work with the Campaign Manager to develop weekly and monthly progress reports

• Ensure compliance with campaign policy and legal guidelines regarding political communications and endorsements

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in political campaigns or community engagement, including at least one political cycle working full-time on a campaign

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills

• Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends

• Access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the district

Preferred:

• Knowledge of California’s political landscape, particularly in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County

• Experience managing call time, political outreach, and/or coalition work

• Spanish or other language proficiency is a plus

• Familiarity with tools like NGP, Google Workspace, and voter contact databases

Compensation & Logistics

• Salary: $4,500–$5,500/month depending on experience, plus benefits

• Location: In-person role based in Studio City, CA

• Start Date: Preferably by August 1, 2025

To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter (in the body of the email) to [email protected] with the subject line: “Deputy Political Director – [Your Name]”