States Policy Director

Wilmington, DE, United States

The Biden For President Campaign is seeking a State Policy Director to synthesize and communicate how President Biden and Vice President Harris’ policy accomplishments and vision impact voters in key states, as well as how the policy agenda of other candidates for president would negatively impact voters in those states. The State Policy Director will work collaboratively with other members of the policy team, along with other campaign departments. We are looking for folks with a variety of backgrounds and experience, and are dedicated to building a team that looks like America.

Key Responsibilities Develop and strengthen policy narrative and communications materials to communicate how President Biden and Vice President Harris’ accomplishments and vision impact voters in key states, as well as how the policy agenda of other candidates for president would negatively impact voters in those states. This includes: talking points for campaign principals, surrogates, and others; press releases and background materials for press; policy fact sheets; letters to constituency groups; and more.

Help drive and shape press coverage in key states that communicates the President’s accomplishments and vision in those states and contrasts it with opponents’ policy agenda.

Develop and execute on processes to ensure strong cross-campaign coordination.

Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications At least 7-10 years of experience in policy analysis or communications, or a related field.

Demonstrated ability to tailor policy messages to voters in key states. This could be developed, for example, from experience working for a Member of Congress or Governor in a key state.

Strong familiarity with the breadth of President Biden and Vice President Harris’ policies, and an understanding of how to navigate the administration’s policy record and proposals.

Relationships with policy experts in key states.

Ability to quickly and accurately communicate policy concepts and contrast to a variety of audiences including the general American public, press, constituency and advocacy groups, campaign principals and surrogates, and others – both in writing and verbally.

Ability to analyze policy proposals, how they impact different demographics, the substantive and political implications of the proposals.

Ability to creatively find opportunities to drive a policy message to voters.

Experience managing a team.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.

Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.

Ability to handle projects with the appropriate level of discretion and confidentiality.

Ability to work well under pressure.

A team player that recognizes the importance of working collaboratively and a ‘no task too small’ attitude.

$140,000 - $160,000 a year Biden for President requires all employees to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccination status as prescribed by the CDC as a condition of employment, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law. If you seek a reasonable accommodation in relation to the campaign's COVID-19 policy, you should speak to the HR Department prior to reporting to an office location.

Biden for President is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The campaign is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The campaign is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The campaign will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

All information provided to Biden for President must be accurate and truthful. In the event that any information on your resume or related materials are found to be untruthful, the campaign reserves the right to disregard applications or take immediate disciplinary action, up to and including termination, and also reserves the right to take legal action for related damages.

Accessibility Note: We invite all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. If you require any accommodation in the application process, you may request a reasonable accommodation.

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Due to FEC regulations, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible to apply for this role.

This position is not CWG bargaining unit eligible.

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