Director, Advocacy

Poolhouse • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a POOLHOUSE Director, you’ll play a lead role in supporting our advocacy team in our never-ending quest to deliver high-quality campaigns and assets to our clients. The position includes managing the day-to-day client needs and contributing to the development of effective strategies, all while collaborating with a high-performing team of creatives, designers, strategists, and producers.
Our ideal candidate is someone who enjoys:
Working in the space where creativity, advocacy, and the political landscape meet.
Creative problem solving and strategic thinking.
Learning and growing from your teammates and clients.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% employer-covered medical for dependents
• 401(k) with employer match
• 12 days of PTO
• Generous paid holiday schedule (including Thanksgiving week and Christmas break)
• Paid parental leave
• Company support for continued education and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees