Nevada Democratic State Party: Political Director

LOCATION

, NV

SALARY

$8000 - $8000

COMPANY

Nevada Democratic State Party

DEPARTMENT

Political

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you are unable to submit your application using the link above, please email jobs@nvdems.com with your resume and 3 references with the subject line: “Political Director - Full Name”.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Core Responsibilities

Political Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement & Coalition Building

● Develop and execute a statewide political and coalition engagement strategy

aligned with campaign goals

● Build and manage relationships with elected officials, candidates, coalition

partners, and community leaders

● Serve as the primary liaison between the campaign and external stakeholders,

ensuring alignment and coordination

● Advise senior leadership on political dynamics, stakeholder relationships, risks,

and opportunities

● Identify and drive opportunities to activate stakeholders, surrogates, and coalition

partners in support of campaign priorities

Candidate Coordination & Political Alignment

● Partner with leadership and allied organizations to recruit and support candidates

across the ballot

● Serve as a resource for campaign staff on coordinated campaign engagement

and structure

● Facilitate communication and alignment between campaigns, stakeholders, and

the coordinated effort

● Monitor political, legislative, and policy developments and advise on implications

for campaign strategy

Team Leadership & Program Management

● Manage political and coalition staff, providing coaching, feedback, and

professional development

● Oversee execution of political outreach programs and ensure alignment with

campaign priorities

● Support the growth and effectiveness of coalition and constituency programs

● Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture

● Partner with Organizing team to align coalition engagement with field programs

● Work with Communications team to coordinate messaging and surrogate

engagement

● Collaborate with Data team to identify priority constituencies and inform outreach

strategies

● Coordinate with Training & GOTV Director on stakeholder engagement and

activation during GOTV

 

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

● 4+ years of political, campaign, or advocacy experience

● Strong experience building and managing relationships with elected officials,

stakeholders, and community leaders

● Experience working on campaigns or in coordinated campaign environments

● Experience managing staff or leading teams

● Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced

environment

● Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

● Experience working in a battleground state or coordinated campaign

● Experience working with coalition partners or constituency groups

● Familiarity with campaign operations and organizing programs

● Nevada experience is not required but is strongly encouraged

● Access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license

● Ability to move to Las Vegas, Nevada by May 18th, 2026

Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.