Pennsylvania Political Director
Working Families Party
Pennsylvania, USA
USD 64,900-100,400 / year
Posted on Jan 6, 2026
About the Working Families Party
The Working Families Party (WFP) is the progressive party for the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that works for the many, not the few. We recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot — and run them to win.
We believe that no matter where we come from or what our color, most of us want the same things. We want to earn enough to thrive, not just survive, and leave a better future for our kids. We want healthy food and clean water, safe neighborhoods and a safe world. We want to be free.
The Working Families Party is regular people coming together across our differences to make a better future for us all. We’re a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses and people over the powerful. We want an America which realizes the promise – unrealized in our history – of freedom and equality for all.
The Working Families Party is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and multi-talented individual to fill the critical role of Pennsylvania Political Director. This is a full-time position. The Pennsylvania Political Director role includes responsibility for candidate recruitment and training, building and executing long term political strategy, assisting in our endorsement processes, and managing key in-state political relationships. It will also include working with state affiliates and partner organizations on electoral strategy and planning. The ideal candidate will possess significant electoral campaigning experience, advocacy, organizing, and/or other electoral campaigning experience, with at least two cycles of electoral experience and deep local political relationships in Philadelphia and Harrisburg. This position will be supervised by the Mid-Atlantic Political Director and includes opportunities for professional development in elections, fundraising, legislative work, and communications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with the Mid-Atlantic Political Director in organizing and leading political strategy in the state.
- Build and execute the PA WFP’s candidate recruitment and training program.
- Lead the PA-WFP’s electoral endorsement process and support endorsed candidates as necessary.
- Take primary responsibility for Philadelphia political relationships, and support the Legislative and Political teams on responsibility for political and electoral work in other PA-WFP geographies.
- Lead our candidate recruitment and development, including assessing leaders interested in running for office and/or working on political campaigns.
- Develop, strengthen and activate new and existing relationships with partners, local leaders, community stakeholders, and grassroots organizations to identify grassroots and progressive candidates to run for office.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent PA-WFP in statewide coalitions as needed.
- Work with the Mid-Atlantic Political Director and WFP Development staff to aid in fundraising with an annual fundraising goal around $100,000.
- Managing legislative priorities as needed, including public testimony and partner collaboration as directed.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5-7 years experience in campaigns, advocacy, or organizing, with at least three years of electoral experience. Campaign management experience is a plus.
- Significant experience with Pennsylvania politics and issue areas. Relationships with PA elected officials, labor unions, and/or community groups are required.
- Has the capacity to design, evaluate and oversee electoral programs and coach candidates. Experience creating and managing budgets is a plus.
- Knowledge of all aspects of electoral campaigning, including field, paid media, earned, volunteer recruitment and campaign finance.
- Knowledge of voter contact tools, data management systems, and digital organizing techniques.
- Managing competing priorities and projects, and intelligently prioritizing one’s time on the most essential work that advances the Party’s agenda.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse groups of people.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a high degree of comfort facilitating meetings, getting to strategic decisions, assessing effectiveness and impact, and quickly pivoting to execution.
- The ability to quickly assess new situations and make strategic judgements.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends from time to time.
LOCATION:
- This position is full time and based in Pennsylvania. Employees will need to have a car and be willing to travel around the state.
SCHEDULE:
- Full-Time
Union Affiliation: WFP is a unionized workplace. This is a managerial role ineligible to join WFP's staff bargaining unit. WFP's union employees are represented by the New York Metropolitan Area Joint Board, Workers United union.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of, employment visas at this time.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Working Families Party is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at jobs@workingfamilies.org with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.
64900 - 100400 USD a year
National Market: $64,900 - $91,800 (Pittsburgh)
High Market: $75,900 - $100,400 (Philadelphia, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton)
The final salary for this role will be determined based on our Pay Scale, which takes into consideration years of experience, geographic location, and final job description. We also offer a robust benefit package for full time employees including paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and remote work support. Benefits are available after the first month of employment.