As aPOOLHOUSESenior Director, you’ll play a lead role in supporting our advocacy team in our never-ending quest to deliver high-quality campaigns and assets to our clients. The position includes managing the day-to-day client needs and contributing to the development of effective strategies, all while collaborating with a high-performing team of creatives, designers, strategists, and producers.
Our ideal candidate is someone who enjoys:
Working in the space where creativity, advocacy, and the political landscape meet.
Creative problem solving and strategic thinking.
Learning and growing from your teammates and clients.
Day-to-Day
Responsibilities:
Partner with the VP of Advocacy to scope, define, estimate, and manage projects and timelines for advocacy clients.
Oversee client programs from conception to completion by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadlines are met both internally and externally.
Build and maintain strong client relationships by serving as a day-to-day point of contact and ensuring clear, proactive, and polished communication.
Manage your own workflow according to set procedures and timelines including juggling multiple projects simultaneously and understanding project priorities in the context of agency and client expectations.
Manage and participate in internal feedback and quality control for all deliverables.
Draft clear, actionable briefs for both internal and external audiences.
Requirements:
7-10 years of experience
Familiarity with digital advocacy tools, platforms, and campaign workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to learn new things and new ways of doing things
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining order
Ability to adapt to new situations and solve problems on the fly with a team
A shared passion and curiosity for making change and a commitment to quality that ensures we’re always making progress
Excellent attention to detail
Willingness to work extended hours, occasional weekends, and travel when necessary
Position is based in Washington, DC; applicants must be willing and able to fulfill the role in person.
Benefits &
Salary:
Poolhouse offers a competitive benefits package that includes 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 100% employer-covered medical for dependents. Additional benefits include a 401(k) with employer match, 12 days of PTO, a generous paid holiday schedule (including Thanksgiving week and Christmas break), paid parental leave, and company support for continued education and professional development.
The salary range for this role is $130,000–$150,000 annually, based on industry standards. This range is a good-faith estimate, and final compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and level of hire.
