Job Description

As a POOLHOUSE Senior 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.

Day-to-Day 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 & Salary: 

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.

The salary range for this role is $130,000–$150,000 annually, based on industry standards. This range is a good-faith estimate, and final compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and level of hire.

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