Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA) is the largest pro-life political organization in the nation, mobilizing a nationwide network of more than one million Americans. We integrate politics and policy by investing heavily in voter education, issue advocacy, and aggressive grassroots engagement to advance laws that protect the unborn. SBA seeks a strategic, experienced, and mission-driven Political Director to lead the organization's candidate engagement, endorsement, and training efforts. This role will play a critical part in building and sustaining relationships with candidates, party committees, and aligned organizations, while equipping pro-life candidates to effectively communicate and win.
Essential Duties:- Lead Candidate Endorsements: Oversee the SBA Candidate Fund endorsement process, including candidate recruitment, interviews, and vetting
- Cultivate Candidate Relationships: Build and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with endorsed candidates; provide strategic support throughout the campaign cycle
- Manage External Partnerships: Serve as the primary liaison to party committees and political staff at aligned organizations
- Drive Candidate Training: Develop and execute training programs to equip pro-life candidates with winning messaging and campaign strategies
- Oversee Political Budgeting: Manage PAC budget planning and execution
- Coordinate Messaging: Collaborate with the Communications team to amplify endorsed candidates and advance effective, pro-life political messaging
Core Competencies:- Strategic Problem-Solving: Demonstrates sound judgment and creativity in navigating complex political challenges while maintaining ethical standards
- Attention to Detail: Executes work with precision, consistency, and accountability across all responsibilities
- Public Engagement & Communications: Comfortable and effective speaking before candidates, elected officials, organizational leaders, and grassroots audiences
Requirements:- Proven experience working in political campaigns, grassroots advocacy, or issue-based organizing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities
- Unwavering commitment to the pro-life mission
- Position Type & Work Schedule
This is a full-time position. The position requires occasional work outside of normal office hours.
Supervisory Requirements
Position will supervise a full-time political researcher and writer.
Travel Requirements:
Travel in and around the Washington, DC area is required. Occasional political travel outside of Washington, DC is required.
Benefits That MatterAt SBA, we believe in taking care of our team so they can focus on making an impact. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health, dental, and vision insurance - because your well-being matters.401(k) with employer match - invest in your future while you change the world.
Life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage - peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Paid holidays and generous PTO - recharge and come back ready to fight for life.
Free onsite parking - because convenience counts.
Our Culture:
Bold, Mission-Driven, and UnitedAt SBA, we live by our core values: sacrificial, ambitious, scrappy, and team-oriented. Our people are experts in their fields, relentless in their work, and deeply committed to ending abortion. We collaborate, support one another, and seize every opportunity to advance the cause of life. If you're ready to bring passion, grit, and heart to a mission that matters, you'll fit right in. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
Salary Description: Commensurate with experience.
