About LEE

LEE is a nonpartisan network of leaders at all stages of life and career. We provide 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities to support and inspire members to increase access and opportunity in their communities. (wearelee.org)

We are a civic leadership development, membership organization. We equip LEE members with the tools, resources, and industry knowledge they need to take collective action and create change in their communities – whether that’s through policymaking, elected leadership, advocacy, or grassroots organizing. LEE believes that effective leaders who are grounded in their values and experiences can make a difference in their communities.

LEE is an outcomes-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. LEE is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, and to offer generous compensation, a virtual work setting that includes flexible scheduling, and a values-driven benefits package.

Position Summary:

LEE is seeking a strategic campaign professional to serve as the Senior Director, Campaign Supports & Resources. This role will co-lead LEE’s national strategy to support hundreds of members in running for and winning elected office across the country. The Senior Director will oversee a team of campaign specialists and collaborate across the organization to deliver innovative, tech-enabled tools that help candidates lead successful, values-driven campaigns. The Senior Director will ensure every candidate has access to high-quality, tailored support which includes digital strategy, data insights, communications, and fundraising.

The Senior Director will lead and manage a mission-aligned team, develop multi-year strategies, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration to scale LEE’s campaign support platform. This role will also partner with senior leaders and internal teams to optimize data systems, track progress, and ensure every candidate interaction reflects LEE’s commitment to leadership development, learning, and member impact. The ideal candidate for this role is an entrepreneurial high-impact leader who thrives at the intersection of campaign supports, innovation, and people/resource management. The Senior Director reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Member Impact.

Position Location: Flexible

Travel Requirements: 30% - site visits, team engagements; travel will fluctuate based on election support cycles, and will depend on geographic distribution of candidates in the portfolio

Responsibilities:

Elected Leadership Team Leadership & Management (40%)

• Maximize team impact by equipping direct reports with the tools and resources to enhance campaign effectiveness

• Cultivate a team culture that is flexible, outcomes- oriented, and aligned with LEE’s overall culture

• Ensure every LEE candidate has equitable access to high-quality, tailored campaign support; offering a mix of universal resources and tiered supports

• Build data and process systems to track work, manage resources, evaluate success, and report on team performance

Elected Leadership Strategy (30%)

• Co-lead a national innovative, tech-enabled strategy alongside the SVP and Senior Directors to scale LEE’s campaign support, integrating partnerships, candidate development, and election-focused resources

• Lead a team of campaign specialists, and manage key vendor contracts to build scalable tools for members that support their fundraising, communications, digital strategy, and data

• Execute a multi-year plan that integrates campaign strategy, coaching, training, and third-party content into a dynamic platform of customizable tools that drive member success and a win rate of 50% or higher

• Pilot and expand first- and third-party political resources for LEE candidates

• Closely coordinate program goals, execution, and all supports for LEE member candidates with Elected Leadership Senior Directors to ensure a synchronized program offering comprehensive campaign supports

Org-Wide Leadership (20%)

• Partner and collaborate across matrixed teams to set goals, optimize data systems, allocate and maximize resources, track performance metrics (e.g., win rates, cost efficiency), and share member success stories

• Collaborate across teams to scale and enhance campaign supports, including digital learning tools, virtual programming, and immersive fellowships

• Lead alongside Member Team Senior Directors to create, facilitate, and strengthen a unified, collaborative Member Team

• Align with the Executive Director, President, and Senior Vice President on candidate fundraising, compliance, and strategic partnerships to advance candidate success

Special Projects (10%)

• Lead or contribute to team-level, org-wide, or cross-team special projects to accelerate impact as assigned by manager or designee

• Provide short-term coverage during a leave, vacancy, or PTO

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate years of work experience (If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree, an additional 4 years of relevant experience is required. If you hold an Associate’s degree, an additional 2 years of relevant experience is required.)

• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in campaign/political strategy and/or civic technology

• Minimum of 4 cycles in professional political campaigns leadership (including as an elected leader, candidate, and issue campaign staff)

• 4+ years of demonstrated experience managing staff, campaign volunteers, and/or third-party vendors towards ambitious outcomes

• Familiarity with accounting for time across 501c3, 501c4, PACs, and an understanding of campaign finance law and regulation

• Demonstrated strong orientation towards data-informed evaluation, strategy, and recommendations

• Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset with a strong outcomes orientation

• Excels at building relationships and networks; influences others to achieve results

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team

• Strong, demonstrated commitment to LEE’s mission, core values, and theory of change

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading and managing a geographically dispersed and/or start-up team

• Demonstrated experience leading growth and scale of programs in a start-up environment

• Familiarity with leveraging AI technologies

• Masters in Business Administration

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• This position is primarily a sedentary role working with colleagues based around the country using remote technologies.

• The person in this position will need to have the ability to travel to in-person meetings in various U.S. cities.

• Occasional evening and/or weekend work is required.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

Application Submission:

Thank you for considering LEE as a future employer, we are eager to review your application and learn more about your experiences and interest in LEE's mission.

We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. Due to the high volume of applications, the hiring team will prioritize review of completed applications which includes resume submission and the completion of a short answer question.

We do not have an application deadline for this position and we will review applications on a rolling basis. For additional information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section on LEE's Careers website: https://wearelee.org/who-we-are/careers/.

Benefits and Pay

The position level for this role is Senior Director 1 and the corresponding pay range for this position is $112,400-$174,600. Pay is competitive and based upon relevant experience and cost of labor for your location. Learn more about compensation here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kUbPtNQiPIjWA4xbEaEY08RLQ-ZeO49wd8dc1v3U_s8/edit?usp=sharing. In addition, LEE offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage for spouses, families, and domestic partners where LEE covers up to 85% of premium costs; 100% employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and short and long-term disability insurance; a retirement package with 5% employer match; parental leave benefits; home office setup fund; ongoing virtual work benefits for phone and internet; generous paid time off and an organization-wide winter break between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For more information, please review LEE's Careers website: https://wearelee.org/who-we-are/careers/#:~:text=Time%20Regular%20Staff-,Care%20For%20Your%20Health,-We%20cover%20up.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity

LEE is committed to equal employment opportunity, and as an organization committed to diversity, and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of ancestry, race, gender, age, color, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, religion, creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, political affiliation, national origin, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job and accommodation would not pose undue hardship on LEE.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact staffing@wearelee.org and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly to address your request.