Senior Director, Advocacy

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$130K/yr – $150K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and manage advocacy client projects from scoping to delivery, ensuring timelines, quality, and proactive client communication.

  • Partner with the VP of Advocacy to scope, estimate, and plan projects
  • Serve as the day-to-day point of contact and maintain strong client relationships

Job Description

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

  • 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.

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