Clean Virginia Hiring Political Director and Legislative Director

On behalf of Clean Virginia, The Spark Mill is excited to announce the recruitment of a Political Director and Legislative Director role in Richmond or Charlottesville*. Clean Virginia offers incredible benefits and very competitive salaries (details in the job posting).

Clean Virginia is committed to a just, representative, and inclusive working environment and encourages people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are LGBTQ to apply.

Political Director

The Political Director develops and implements Clean Virginia’s engagement in Virginia gubernatorial and state legislative campaigns including the development of campaign strategies and the allocation of Political Action Committee resources. They build and maintain relationships with candidates, political party officials, and leaders of other political action committees from across the political spectrum. They develop and oversee the political program budget, fundraising strategies, materials, and outreach and work closely with Clean Virginia’s legislative and communications staff to engage key constituencies. While the Political Director will not immediately have a direct report, they will be able to hire a Political Manager at a later date. This position reports directly to Clean Virginia’s Deputy Director and requires a willingness and ability to travel around the state and work outside of traditional 9 am to 5 pm hours when absolutely necessary. Compensatory time will be allotted in those circumstances.

To read more about the Legislative Director - please see the job description here. Positions are open until May 13. You may apply by filling out this form.

Legislative Director

The Legislative Director is responsible for developing and implementing Clean Virginia’s policy and legislative strategy. They have primary responsibility for overseeing good governance policy, including but not limited to campaign finance reform, ethics and lobbying laws, and government transparency issues. As the supervisor of Clean Virginia’s Energy Policy Manager, who leads the development of energy and utility regulatory policy, the Legislative Director should mentor, empower, and collaborate closely with the Energy Policy Manager. The Legislative Director will collaborate with coalition partners to advocate for energy and good governance reform at the state legislature and with the Governor’s administration. They will coordinate closely with the Advocacy and Organizing Manager in this effort.

This position works closely with the entire Clean Virginia team, directly supervises the Energy Policy Manager, and reports directly to Clean Virginia’s Deputy Director. It requires a willingness and ability to travel around the state and work outside of traditional 9 am to 5 pm hours when necessary including during the Virginia legislative session in January, February, and March. Compensatory time will be allotted in those circumstances.

To read more about the Legislative Director - please see the job description here. Positions are open until May 13. You may apply by filling out this form.