MoveOn. org
D.C.Director
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“D. C. Director at MoveOn. org. Skills: Congressional advocacy, Relationship building, Legislative strategy. Build and implement strategy. Leverage and grow progressive power”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive meaningful legislative outcomes; Maximize influence during key legislative and political moments; Achieve complex goals
Industry & Context.
May require occasional travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8 years of experience engaging with members of Congress and candidates, Deep experience navigating electoral campaigns and leveraging political opportunities to build power, A proven track record of driving meaningful outcomes through engaging and influencing legislative processes, Deep experience with managing and working within a coalition, Experience working with membership based organizations, Deep understanding of and commitment to organizational equity and proven ability to apply it in your work, internal communication skills that drive organizational-wide understanding, engagement, and alignment, Experience working across an organization to achieve complex goals, Deep commitment to MoveOn’s vision, mission, values, and goals
Nice to Have
Senior title preferred
What You'll Do.
Build and implement strategy
Leverage and grow progressive power
Map legislative opportunities
Build and sustain relationships
Drive legislative and political impact
Platform champions in Congress
Ensure visibility into work
Build and implement policy goals
Align member energy with legislation
Shape legislative landscape
Align inside-outside strategy
Create deeper connections
Build member visibility opportunities
Organize and oversee member fly-ins
Connect members with Congress
Represent MoveOn in Washington
Develop and deliver strategic messaging
Shape media narratives
Respond to political developments
Provide compelling commentary
Translate dynamics into narratives
Ensure agendas move in lockstep
Support organization-wide priorities
Attend political team meetings
Supervise and support lobbyist
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating across grassroots coalition efforts; Working with communications, political and campaigns teams; Working with external partners; Partner across organizing, political, communications, and policy teams; Working with key coalition partners; Working with congressional offices; Partnering closely with communications staff; Serve as strategic thought partner to communications team; Attend the political team’s meetings
Communication Scope
Persuasive communicator; Internal communication skills; Strategic messaging; Compelling commentary; Clear, persuasive public narratives
Full Job Description
Full-time • Competitive Pay • Work from DC Application deadline: June 5th, 2026 by COB MoveOn is a people-powered force for progress. We wield independent political power by bringing millions together to take action to create a country with a place of honor and dignity for everyone—where all are welcome, we take care of one another, and where everyone is set up to thrive. MoveOn is the largest multi-issue digital first political campaigning organization in the country. We drive rapid-response campaigns at scale. Whether its democracy, health care, foreign policy, economic justice, immigration or otherwise, MoveOn provides our members with timely ways to take action for change. Reporting to the Chief of Program and serving as a member of the program department’s leadership team, this person will be the driving force and strategic leader of our congressional advocacy and power building strategy. Stand out candidates for this role will have deep experience building high-trust, high-engagement relationships with members of Congress and their staff, as well as collaborating across grassroots coalition efforts to drive meaningful legislative outcomes that serve everyday people. With a comprehensive strategy that incorporates both legislative and electoral power building, the DC Director will be the front line representative of MoveOn’s membership to the leaders that they help to elect. Responsibilities: Build and implement our strategy to leverage and grow progressive governing power in Congress. Proactively mapping out legislative opportunities that align with the goals of key offices as well as our advocacy priorities and member interests. Build and sustain strong relationships with members of Congress, senior staff, caucuses, coalition partners, and movement allies to drive legislative and political impact. Find ways to proactively platform our champions in Congress by working with our communications, political and campaigns teams – as well as with external partners. E
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