Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Jon Ossoff for Senate is seeking a Deputy Political Director to support the political team for the duration of the 2026 election cycle. The political department is responsible for maintaining meaningful relationships with elected officials, advocacy organizations, community groups, and grassroots leaders across Georgia. Our mission is to connect the values of this campaign to the people and institutions driving change in every corner of the state.

We work to ensure that Senator Ossoff’s message is present, even when he cannot be, by activating trusted surrogates, engaging coalition partners, elevating community voices, and creating opportunities for real connection. Whether we are casting a campaign commercial, staffing a local parade, showing support at a community event, or organizing a roundtable with community leaders, the Political Department ensures the campaign is seen, heard, and trusted where it matters most.

We are relationship builders, messengers, and organizers committed to helping this campaign meet the moment with integrity, reach, and impact. This position reports directly to the political director and requires relocation to the Atlanta, GA area.

Requirements

Core Responsibilities:

• Work with the Political Director to build and maintain relationships with leaders across Georgia including elected leaders, organizations, faith institutions, business owners, civic groups, and community stakeholders across Georgia.
• Manage and support political manager(s)
• Coordinate with the Political Director to identify priority regions based on political targets, electoral needs, and coalition opportunities.
• Identify and cultivate validators, local surrogates, and endorsement targets.
• Plan and support events, roundtables, and listening sessions for key constituencies.
• Support the campaign’s broader voter contact efforts by activating grasstops networks and mobilizing institutional support.
• Track engagement, maintain stakeholder records, and ensure follow-up and relationship continuity.

Qualifications:

• Georgia ties required.
• Minimum of 2-years professional experience in campaigns, advance, or event management role
• Strong political judgment and understanding of Georgia’s political landscape
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the campaign in high-trust, public-facing, and culturally sensitive spaces.
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and institutional stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically and translate campaign priorities into culturally relevant outreach plans.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfort with fast-paced environments and the ability to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a broader political team.
• Flexibility to attend events, meetings, and engagements on evenings and weekends as needed.
• Commitment to the campaign’s mission and to advancing equity, access, and representation.

Benefits

Compensation and Location

• $7000/monthly
• You must have the ability to travel throughout the state as necessary.

Benefits

This position will come with benefits, including dental, vision and health insurance.

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