Job Post
Leaders We Deserve: Down-Ballot Recruitment Director
Job Post, Olympia, Washington, United States
Overview
Leaders We Deserve is a PAC and SuperPAC dedicated to electing the next generation of bold, young, progressive leaders to state legislatures and Congress. We collaborate directly with candidates on their campaign strategy, communication, fundraising, political outreach, and coalition building to help them run the best campaigns and maximize their chance of winning. In the final months of campaigns, we run independent expenditures on behalf of candidates. Location:
In-person, Washington, DC; LWD office Down-Ballot Recruitment Director — Overview
We’re building the bench for the next generation of political leadership — and we’re looking for someone who can find, inspire, and recruit Millennials and Gen Z leaders ready to step into the arena. The Down-Ballot Recruitment Director will lead a strategic initiative to identify and support young, values-driven candidates for local and state-level offices. This is a mission-critical role at the intersection of politics, movement-building, and culture. Responsibilities Candidate Recruitment
Identify and recruit young leaders (typically aged 18–30) to run for state legislatures
Build relationships with campus groups, youth advocacy organizations, digital creators, and community networks to surface potential candidates
Organize and host “Run for Something” info sessions, recruitment events, and listening tours in target geographies and online spaces
Pipeline Development
Develop and manage a dynamic, trackable pipeline of Millennial and Gen Z prospects using internal tools and CRM platforms (e.g., Airtable, NGP, VAN)
Create outreach systems that reflect where young people are, including social media, text, Discord, Twitch, and other platforms
Set demographic and geographic goals with a focus on racial equity, LGBTQ+ representation, and first-generation leaders
Candidate Onboarding & Readiness
Help prospective candidates assess where and when to run
Coordinate candidate preparation resources such as political trainings, mentorship pairings, messaging bootcamps, and digital strategy support
Partner with campaign staff, training hubs, and movement allies to ensure a strong support structure
Strategic Collaboration
Work with political, communications, digital, and organizing teams to integrate youth recruitment into broader electoral and movement goals
Monitor key deadlines and identify new opportunities in real time
Provide regular reporting on outreach, recruitment outcomes, and pipeline diversity metrics
Qualifications 3–6 years of experience in campaigns, organizing, or political recruitment
Deep networks or lived experience within Millennial and Gen Z communities, and a track record of building trust across race, class, gender, and geography
Passion for local politics and down-ballot races as a lever for structural change
Strong interpersonal, digital organizing, and event facilitation skills — you can recruit someone from TikTok and help them launch a city council campaign
Comfort using digital organizing platforms, CRMs, and political data tools (e.g., VAN, Mobilize, Reach, Airtable)
Nice-to-have qualifications (but not required):
Experience working with BIPOC youth-led movements or civic education efforts
Prior campaign or training experience (manager, field director, trainer, or candidate)
Prior caucus or state legislative campaign experience
Compensation & Benefits Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 annually
Healthcare: 100% employer-paid Platinum level healthcare, dental, and vision
Retirement: 5% employer match for 401k
Moving stipend: $5,000 if living outside DMV area
Cell phone stipend
Transportation stipend
Professional development stipend
Office snacks
ClassPass fitness benefit
Paid time off: Vacation (starting at 15 days/year), Sick (10 days/year), 14 paid holidays, bereavement and voting time off
Remote work/office closure period in December–January 2025 (subject to yearly review)
Work From Home: 15 days/year
12 weeks paid parental leave with service qualification
Application Instructions Please submit your application through the Gusto link provided. Only applications received through Gusto will be considered. Application Link https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/leaders-we-deserve-down-ballot-recruitment-director-e54616b2-44fb-4402-8b82-a29bd845bb19 This note has been preserved only as part of the original content; the policy on EEO and inclusive language remains in place.
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Leaders We Deserve is a PAC and SuperPAC dedicated to electing the next generation of bold, young, progressive leaders to state legislatures and Congress. We collaborate directly with candidates on their campaign strategy, communication, fundraising, political outreach, and coalition building to help them run the best campaigns and maximize their chance of winning. In the final months of campaigns, we run independent expenditures on behalf of candidates. Location:
In-person, Washington, DC; LWD office Down-Ballot Recruitment Director — Overview
We’re building the bench for the next generation of political leadership — and we’re looking for someone who can find, inspire, and recruit Millennials and Gen Z leaders ready to step into the arena. The Down-Ballot Recruitment Director will lead a strategic initiative to identify and support young, values-driven candidates for local and state-level offices. This is a mission-critical role at the intersection of politics, movement-building, and culture. Responsibilities Candidate Recruitment
Identify and recruit young leaders (typically aged 18–30) to run for state legislatures
Build relationships with campus groups, youth advocacy organizations, digital creators, and community networks to surface potential candidates
Organize and host “Run for Something” info sessions, recruitment events, and listening tours in target geographies and online spaces
Pipeline Development
Develop and manage a dynamic, trackable pipeline of Millennial and Gen Z prospects using internal tools and CRM platforms (e.g., Airtable, NGP, VAN)
Create outreach systems that reflect where young people are, including social media, text, Discord, Twitch, and other platforms
Set demographic and geographic goals with a focus on racial equity, LGBTQ+ representation, and first-generation leaders
Candidate Onboarding & Readiness
Help prospective candidates assess where and when to run
Coordinate candidate preparation resources such as political trainings, mentorship pairings, messaging bootcamps, and digital strategy support
Partner with campaign staff, training hubs, and movement allies to ensure a strong support structure
Strategic Collaboration
Work with political, communications, digital, and organizing teams to integrate youth recruitment into broader electoral and movement goals
Monitor key deadlines and identify new opportunities in real time
Provide regular reporting on outreach, recruitment outcomes, and pipeline diversity metrics
Qualifications 3–6 years of experience in campaigns, organizing, or political recruitment
Deep networks or lived experience within Millennial and Gen Z communities, and a track record of building trust across race, class, gender, and geography
Passion for local politics and down-ballot races as a lever for structural change
Strong interpersonal, digital organizing, and event facilitation skills — you can recruit someone from TikTok and help them launch a city council campaign
Comfort using digital organizing platforms, CRMs, and political data tools (e.g., VAN, Mobilize, Reach, Airtable)
Nice-to-have qualifications (but not required):
Experience working with BIPOC youth-led movements or civic education efforts
Prior campaign or training experience (manager, field director, trainer, or candidate)
Prior caucus or state legislative campaign experience
Compensation & Benefits Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 annually
Healthcare: 100% employer-paid Platinum level healthcare, dental, and vision
Retirement: 5% employer match for 401k
Moving stipend: $5,000 if living outside DMV area
Cell phone stipend
Transportation stipend
Professional development stipend
Office snacks
ClassPass fitness benefit
Paid time off: Vacation (starting at 15 days/year), Sick (10 days/year), 14 paid holidays, bereavement and voting time off
Remote work/office closure period in December–January 2025 (subject to yearly review)
Work From Home: 15 days/year
12 weeks paid parental leave with service qualification
Application Instructions Please submit your application through the Gusto link provided. Only applications received through Gusto will be considered. Application Link https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/leaders-we-deserve-down-ballot-recruitment-director-e54616b2-44fb-4402-8b82-a29bd845bb19 This note has been preserved only as part of the original content; the policy on EEO and inclusive language remains in place.
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