Wisconsin WFP Political Director
Quick answer
The Working Families Party is hiring a Wisconsin-based Political Director to lead statewide candidate recruitment, electoral strategy, and campaign support for progressive candidates.
- Role
- Wisconsin WFP Political Director
- Organization
- Working Families Party
- Location
- Wisconsin
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Working Families Party is seeking a Wisconsin Political Director to lead candidate recruitment, endorsement strategies, and campaign support across the state. This role involves building relationships with electoral leaders, managing canvassing programs, and aligning political strategy with the party's state power-building plan. The Director will collaborate with national and state staff to execute both coordinated campaigns and independent expenditures while ensuring compliance with state and federal election laws.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute state power-building plans alongside senior leadership.
- Build and maintain relationships with candidates, elected officials, and grassroots partners.
- Manage candidate recruitment, endorsement processes, and campaign support services.
- Oversee electoral programs, including independent expenditures and coordinated campaigns.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal campaign finance reporting requirements.
What it takes
- At least 4 years of electoral experience and 5 years in the workforce.
- Minimum of 2 cycles serving as a campaign manager.
- Strong existing network of WI electoral organizations and political leaders.
- Proficiency in campaign software like NGP-VAN and Catalyst.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex coordinated and independent expenditure campaigns.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Unionized workplace; position eligible for union membership after six months of employment.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
This role is based in Wisconsin and requires the ability to travel across the state for in-person events and meetings.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What kind of experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have at least 4 years of electoral experience, including at least 2 cycles as a campaign manager and experience with Wisconsin-specific compliance laws.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not specify an application deadline; interested candidates should reach out to the organization through their provided hiring channels.
How to apply
Apply directly on Working Families Party's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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