Campaigns Director

Reports to: Chief Political Officer
Location: On-site in Washington, D.C. hybrid – 3 days in office, with periodic travel
Staff reporting to this position: DMFI PAC Manager
Salary Range: $180,000 to $200,000

About This Role:

The Campaigns Director is a senior position responsible for advancing Democratic Majority for Israel’s (DMFI) candidate and campaign strategy. This role will lead DMFI’s efforts to recruit and support pro-Israel Democratic candidates in primaries, including open seats, red-to-blue seats, and races against incumbent members of Congress aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), and will help ensure that pro-Israel incumbents are prepared for challenges from the far left.

The Campaigns Director will also oversee DMFI’s research and polling program, including tracking potential anti-Israel candidates and elected officials and measuring Democratic attitudes on Israel, lead engagement with presidential candidates, and manage DMFI’s grassroots organizing programs in the early presidential primary states. The Campaigns Director will also manage and supervise the DMFI PAC Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit and support strong pro-Israel Democratic candidates to run in primaries, including against members of Congress aligned with DSA and in open-seat primaries
• Identify and support candidates in red-to-blue seats and other competitive races
• Support pro-Israel incumbents and help them prepare for and respond to primary challenges from the far left
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates, campaign managers, consultants, and local political leaders
• Oversee DMFI’s research program, including tracking potential anti-Israel candidates and elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels
• Oversee DMFI’s polling program, including polling on Democratic attitudes on Israel, and translate results into actionable strategy and messaging for candidates, allies, and DMFI leadership
• Lead DMFI’s engagement with presidential candidates and their campaigns
• Manage DMFI’s grassroots organizing programs in the early presidential primary states, including hiring, training, and supervising organizers and setting program goals
• Manage and supervise the DMFI PAC Manager, including setting priorities, providing guidance, and reviewing work
• Coordinate with DMFI PAC and the broader DMFI team to align candidate recruitment, endorsements, and organizing with the organization’s political priorities
• Serve as a strategic advisor to DMFI’s leadership team on campaigns, candidates, and primary trends
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and outside vendors, including pollsters, researchers, and consultants
• Represent the organization in meetings with candidates, party leaders, elected officials, and allied stakeholders

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience preferred, including a proven track record in electoral campaigns, with direct experience in candidate recruitment, field or organizing programs, and/or campaign strategy
• Experience in Democratic primaries and a strong understanding of congressional and presidential campaign dynamics
• Experience working with opposition research and polling, and the ability to turn data into strategy
• Experience hiring, training, and managing staff or organizers
• Demonstrated ability to build coalitions, cultivate relationships with candidates and political leaders, and influence political outcomes
• Experience managing projects and budgets
• Demonstrated knowledge of the U.S.-Israel relationship and commitment to DMFI’s mission
• Excellent strategic, analytical, and communication skills, with a readiness to travel frequently
• Entrepreneurial with a collaborative work style and a growth mindset
• Solutions-oriented
• Strong attention to detail

Equal Opportunity

DMFI is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. DMFI is committed to recruiting staff that reflects our progressive values and the diversity of our country. All employment decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family or parental status, age or any other status protected by law or regulation. DMFI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications outlined above.

About Democratic Majority for Israel

We are proud Democrats who believe a vital component of the Democratic Party’s vision and values has been the commitment to a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, rooted in shared values and common interests. Democratic Majority for Israel works to maintain and strengthen support for the U.S.-Israel alliance by providing resources to elected officials, candidates, and the public, while advocating for our progressive values as proud pro-Israel Democrats.

To apply: Send a cover letter and résumé to jobs@dmfi.org