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.