Chief Campaigns Officer

SUMMARY

Reports to: Executive Director & President

Supervisory Responsibilities: Federal and Gubernatorial Campaigns, State and Local Campaigns, Campaigns Research

FLSA Status: Exempt

EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, is searching for a Chief Campaigns Officer to lead our Campaigns team. The Chief Campaigns Officer is responsible for developing the organization’s strategic political plan and overseeing campaign services, endorsements, candidate training, and other campaign programs. 

Our team is steadfast in our commitment to elect Democratic pro-choice women up and down the ballot. The opportunity for the new Chief Campaigns Officer at EMILYs List is to join a dynamic organization and write the next chapter of the nation’s largest resource for women in politics.

• Responsible for the implementing the organization’s electoral strategy and aligns federal and state plans and short- and long-term political programs 
• Recommends candidates for endorsement
• Builds relationships with incumbents and newly elected officials, as well as potential new candidates and endorsements
• Responsible for the coordination and growth of the EMILYs List partnership base, cultivating relationships with external organizations, coalitions, and coordinated tables to advance our mission
• Develops strategies to address representation gaps and diversify the candidate pipeline, including training programs and events
• Promotes EMILYs List externally and may act as a spokesperson for EMILYs List when needed
• Builds and maintains strong relationships internally, ensuring the flow of information to other departments is timely and consistent across all teams 
• Informs organizational leadership and the Board of Directors of matters related to EMILYs List candidates and campaigns, and department outcomes, successes, and challenges
• Develops and manages the departmental budget and approves spending decisions, allocating resources in a fiscally responsible and strategic manner
• Uses available information and consults with others to make decisions in a timely manner and assesses risk when strategic decisions are made
• Other duties as assigned
• Some business travel may be required

• At least 8 years of campaign and electoral experience; experience in formal leadership roles such as Campaign Manager is preferred
• Proven success implementing political programs and executing political strategy
• Deep understanding of campaign finance and budget planningStrong interpersonal and leadership capabilities; experience as a direct supervisor or mentor supporting the performance and professional development of others is preferred
• A self-starter skilled in problem-solving, prioritization, and project management
• Comfortable holding others accountable to deadlines and desired outcomes
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and relationships
• All candidates should possess commitment and passion to elect Democratic pro-choice women, as well as a commitment to the diversity of our candidates, membership, partners, and staff.

The starting salary for this position is $200,000 on an annualized basis and comes with a comprehensive benefits package. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly. No calls, please.

Our office is based in Washington, DC. This position is based in the DC office with a hybrid schedule requiring at least 3 days per week in office. 

About EMILYs List

EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, works to elect Democratic pro-choice women up and down the ballot and across the country with a goal of fighting for our rights and our communities. Our work is centered around a fundamental vision: Run. Win. Change the World. EMILYs List has raised $850 million in service to that vision and has helped Democratic women win competitive elections by recruiting and training candidates, supporting and helping build strong campaigns, researching the issues that impact women and families, running one of the largest independent expenditure operations for Democrats, and turning out women voters to the polls. Since our founding in 1985, we have helped elect the country’s first woman as vice president, 175 women to the House, 26 to the Senate, 20 governors, and over 1,500 women to state and local office. More than 40% of the candidates EMILYs List has helped elect to Congress have been women of color. Visit www.emilyslist.org for more information.

EMILYs List is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multicultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

EMILYs List prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment based on gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the person holding this position.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. EMILYs List reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Salary : $200,000