LEE: Director, Candidate Development

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About LEE

LEE is a nonpartisan network of leaders at all stages of life and career. We provide 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities to support and inspire members to increase access and opportunity in their communities. (wearelee.org)

We are a civic leadership development, membership organization. We equip LEE members with the tools, resources, and industry knowledge they need to take collective action and create change in their communities – whether that’s through policymaking, elected leadership, advocacy, or grassroots organizing. LEE believes that effective leaders who are grounded in their values and experiences can make a difference in their communities.

LEE is an outcomes-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. LEE is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, and to offer generous compensation, a virtual work setting that includes flexible scheduling, and a values-driven benefits package.

Position Summary:

LEE is seeking a strategic campaign professional to serve as the Director, Candidate Development. Reporting to the Senior Director, Candidate Leadership & Strategy, this role manages a portfolio of candidates and provides day-to-day coaching and expertise across all aspects of a campaign including fundraising, field, targeting, data, media, and communications. The Director tracks campaign progress, delivers responsive tactical support, and partners across the Elected Leadership team to ensure members receive high-quality, tailored support that builds their leadership, strengthens campaign strategy, and increases their likelihood of success. The ideal candidate has led or supported multiple campaigns across different levels of government and municipalities and brings the strategic skills, responsiveness, and nonpartisan approach needed to help LEE members run and win effective campaigns.

Due to the high volume of applications, the hiring team will prioritize review of completed applications which includes resume submission and the completion of a short answer question.

**Position Location: **Flexible

**Travel Requirements: **20-40% dependent on position location. Travel will fluctuate based on election support cycles, and will depend on geographic distribution of candidates in the portfolio.

Responsibilities:

Campaign Management and Execution (40%)

• Coach, develop, and support a portfolio of candidates in highly contested, complex races on core aspects of campaigns and political operations

• Serve as a campaign advisor to candidates to develop their ability to run high quality, effective campaigns, including connecting candidates to resources and campaign specialists

• Assist candidates in rapid response and immediate tactical needs

• Coordinate with external stakeholders, staff, vendors, and consultants to support members’ best interest and uphold LEE core values

• Track, monitor, and maintain the financial relationship between candidates and LEE to ensure legal compliance

High-level Campaign Strategy/ Development (35%)

• Develop relationships with member candidates to design campaign plans and provide direction and vision in support of campaign strategies

• Provide insight and expertise on cutting-edge campaign tools and modern campaign ideas

• Support candidates in reviewing public messaging documents for accuracy and effectiveness

• Identify and create opportunities for member candidates to reach performance metrics

• Develop or approve campaign budgets

Track and maintain individual and team data (15%)

• Create candidate projects so that Elected Leadership-Develop team can collaborate (e.g., in Asana)

• Monitor internal data system, enter campaign data and create regular campaign progress reports

• Enter key campaign benchmarks and data into systems, present data to colleagues, and utilize data to enrich member experience/growth

Special Projects (10%)

• Lead or contribute to team-level, org-wide, or cross-team special projects to accelerate impact as assigned by manager or designee

• Provide short-term coverage of other Director-level duties during a leave, vacancy, or PTO

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience (If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree an additional 4 years of relevant experience is required. If you hold an Associate’s degree an additional 2 years of relevant experience is required.)

• 5+ years of relevant professional work experience including experience with at least three election campaign cycles

• Experience with at least two election campaign cycles as a campaign manager or in a senior leadership role

• Campaign experience managing several campaigns simultaneously, which may also include campaign experience across multiple levels of government, multiple states and municipalities

• Expansive experience in campaign strategy and campaign development

• Highly effective communication, coaching, and relationship building skills

• Ability to track and analyze metrics efficiently and effectively

• Proven ability to manage high quality, high-impact driven people

• Comfortable operating and contributing in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Demonstrated emotional literacy building relationships in nonpartisan spaces

• Team-oriented, flexible, and collaborative mindset

• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team

• Strong, demonstrated commitment to LEE’s mission, core values, and theory of change

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with at least four election campaign cycles

• Experience managing teams to data-driven results

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• This position is primarily a sedentary role working with colleagues based around the country using remote technologies.

• The person in this position will need to have the ability to travel to in-person meetings in various U.S. cities.

• Occasional evening and/or weekend work is required.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

Application Submission:

Thank you for considering LEE as a future employer, we are eager to review your application and learn more about your experiences and interest in LEE's mission.

We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. Due to the high volume of applications, the hiring team will prioritize review of completed applications which includes resume submission and the completion of a short answer question. Please apply at the following link:https://wearelee.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/cd7985c8-55e0-f724-2583-9ba431bc2d67/apply?source=3511803-CS-56519.

We do not have an application deadline for this position and we will review applications on a rolling basis. For additional information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section on LEE's Careers website.

Benefits and Pay

The position level for this role is Director 1 and the corresponding pay range for this position is $81,700-$123,120. ** **Pay is competitive and based upon relevant experience and cost of labor for your location. Learn more about compensation here. In addition, LEE offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage for spouses, families, and domestic partners where LEE covers up to 85% of premium costs; 100% employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and short and long-term disability insurance; a retirement package with 5% employer match; parental leave benefits; home office setup fund; ongoing virtual work benefits for phone and internet; generous paid time off and an organization-wide winter break between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For more information, please review LEE's Careers website.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity

LEE is committed to equal employment opportunity, and as an organization committed to diversity, and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of ancestry, race, gender, age, color, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, religion, creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, political affiliation, national origin, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job and accommodation would not pose undue hardship on LEE.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact [email protected] and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly to address your request.