National Political Director

ABOUT US

The Pipeline Fund is working toward a reflective democracy where skilled, diverse, community leaders are fully supported to run for office, run campaigns, and advance progressive policies that address the urgent needs of all Americans. Founded in 2020, we are a robust coalition of over 100 organizations focused on building the pipeline of leaders from underrepresented communities, including women, BIPOC, young, LGBTQ+, working class, and new Americans. We accomplish this by convening national and state pipeline organizations regularly to build community and to share best practices; providing pipeline building organizations with the data and tools they need to do their work more effectively; and funding and supporting state pipeline organizations to recruit, train, and support diverse leaders in key states. The Pipeline network of organizations includes the Pipeline Fund (a 501(c)(4)), the Pipeline Education Fund (a non-partisan 501(c)(3)), and the Pipeline Initiative (a nonprofit corporation).

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The National Political Director will be a primary, external-facing representative of the Pipeline Fund and is responsible for maintaining, tracking, and expanding the national pipeline network. The National Political Director will also oversee the organization’s national partnerships and convening spaces, which includes multiple coalition tables that the organization leads.

The salary for this role is set at $125,000 per year. We also offer a competitive benefits package including a full suite of health and wellness benefits and paid time off. This position reports to the Chief Program Officer. The target start date for this position is March 2026.

This is a remote position but candidates living in the Washington, DC area are strongly preferred. Candidates must be willing to travel as needed, up to 30% of the time.

Job Type: Full-time, exempt

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cultivate and maintain the Pipeline national network, including building strong relationships and regular communication with partners.
• Develop deeper relationships through increased communication, coaching, and thought partnership to support the broader candidate pipeline ecosystem.
• Manage coalition meetings for at least four National Tables, including drafting agendas, facilitating all monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly meetings, and managing follow-up and action items.
• Manage and grow key national partnerships and initiatives.
• Monitor trends and maintain an up-to-date landscape of the organizations, programs, and collaborative efforts in the pipeline space.
• Play a convenor role within the pipeline ecosystem when opportunities for collaboration and sharing best practices arise.
• Represent the Pipeline Fund externally at meetings/conferences and raise awareness of our work and the need to invest in the pipeline.
• Collaborate with researchers and network partners to design and disseminate the Pipeline Fund’s biannual candidate experience survey.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person holding this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The Pipeline Fund reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Passionate about and committed to advancing a reflective democracy
• Commitment to conducting this work with an equity lens
• 7+ years of experience working either on campaigns or at political/advocacy organizations
• Knowledge and familiarity with c3 and c4 state progressive infrastructure groups such as America Votes, State Voices, and/or state parties/legislative caucuses
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a track record of developing and maintaining close relationships with external partners
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects, plan and execute tangible next steps, troubleshoot, and make smart judgment calls as needed
• Strong communications skills via phone, email, and text
• Capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment
• Strong network of contacts and relationships with pipeline building organizations preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Pipeline Fund is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse work environment. Black, Indigenous, people of color, people with disabilities, people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities are encouraged to apply.

We offer a competitive benefits package including

• Employer-paid medical, vision, dental and life insurance
• Annual wellness stipend
• Flexible paid time off