Regional Political Director

Overview: Minnesotans for Klobuchar is hiring multiple full time Regional Political Directors who will play a key role in identifying, building and maintaining strong relationships with local supporters, community leaders, and stakeholders in Minnesota. These are not entry-level positions. You will be an ambassador for the campaign and help execute the campaign’s vision and outreach strategy through tailored event planning, communications, and on-the-ground engagement. The ideal candidate is creative, highly organized, people-oriented, cares about politics as a means to improve people’s lives, and is excited to work in a fast-paced campaign environment built to win.

Key Responsibilities:

Relationship Building & Outreach

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with local supporters, activists, elected officials, and community partners throughout your territory.
• Serve as a regional point of contact for political and stakeholder engagement under the guidance of the Political Director and Campaign Manager.
• You should be outgoing, open-minded and willing to engage with people from a variety of backgrounds and viewpoints in order to identify creative opportunities and engagement strategies.
• Help support coalition and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Event Planning & Execution

• Plan, coordinate, and execute unique campaign events including community meetings, roundtables, candidate appearances, picnics and rallies.
• Draft detailed event memos and briefing materials for the candidate, senior staff, surrogates and partners.
• Manage event logistics such as venue coordination, RSVPs, staffing, and run-of-show documents.
• Deliver exceptional production on how to stage an effective event for traditional media as well as digital-first platforms.
• Represent the campaign professionally at events and meetings.

Political & Administrative Support

• Support the Political Director with research, tracking stakeholder engagement, and maintaining political contact lists and databases. Help identify unique opportunities for engagement that fits the brand of the campaign.
• Prepare call sheets, meeting summaries, and follow-up materials.
• Assist with regional political strategy implementation as directed.
• Perform other political and campaign-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in public engagement and/or stakeholder management
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; comfortable engaging with a wide range of supporters and community leaders across a range of backgrounds, including non-political spaces.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the campaign – to bring people together and improve the lives of Minnesotans.
• Previous public engagement, political, or community organizing experience a plus.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by campaign schedules.
• Based in Minnesota or willing to relocate for the duration of the campaign.

Desired Attributes:

• Strong Minnesota roots and an eagerness to learn more about communities in Minnesota.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Outgoing and able to engage strangers and activate people to join a cause.
  Attentive to people’s needs, and wants to serve as a joyful ambassador for the team.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Discreet, professional, and politically savvy.
• Team player who takes direction well and is eager to learn.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation for this position starts at $7,500/month. Employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month and receive a competitive benefits package including health care.