Title: Environmental Practice Director

About Us

Arc Initiatives is a full-service political, digital, and public affairs consulting firm. Our team consists of experienced professionals ranging from the highest level of national politics, including six presidential campaigns, to grassroots advocacy work and critical state and local races. The team at Arc Initiatives has helped countless clients see the full arc of their initiative and bend it toward the right outcome. We are looking for a seasoned and passionate director to help lead our growing environmental advocacy practice.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• You will be an integral leader for the environmental practice in partnership with our Environmental Practice Vice President and senior leadership
• You will lead multiple client teams to deliver exceptional service and results
• You will provide valuable insights to clients, translating client goals and strategic objectives into actionable and measurable communications tactics, digital engagement, and/or stakeholder outreach
• You will be responsible for developing integrated campaigns that elevate traditional and non-traditional partners nationally and in key states
• You will be a member of the management team where you will contribute to the firm’s business development and professional growth

Qualifications

• You are passionate about progressive causes, including (but not limited to) energy and the environment, climate, public lands, health care, and environmental justice
• You bring insights and expertise developed from experience working on an electoral campaign, for an elected representative on Capitol Hill, a federal or state-level executive administration, public affairs or digital strategy firm, an advocacy organization, or a related industry
• You have five-plus years of relevant professional experience that reflects an increase in management responsibilities and leadership capacity
• Proven capacity to design, implement, and adapt integrated advocacy campaign plans that complement a federal strategy
• You possess a keen understanding of the evolving media landscape and you’ve built integrated campaign plans that include a mix of earned media, owned media, digital engagement, and advertising
• You demonstrate flexibility to accommodate change and thrive amid ambiguity in a fast-paced work environment
• You have the ability to direct and coordinate multiple projects, and multiple and diverse partner groups, in a collaborative way
• You are committed to Arc’s values on diversity, equity, and inclusion
• You are kind, friendly, and have a good sense of humor

Please keep in mind: Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds only apply to jobs when they meet 100% of the requirements vs. their majority counterparts, which apply at a much higher rate if they meet 50-60% of the requirements. So, with that being said, if you are interested in the role, we would love to hear how you can leverage your talents to be an excellent addition to Arc Initiatives' team.

The Details

• Salary Range: $90,000 minimum salary
• Health benefits, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for 401k benefits with up to 4% matching contributions
• Up to $150 cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter and Telework Benefits
• This position is based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work-from-home and office schedule.

Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis. To learn more about what life is like at Arc Initiatives, check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Arc Initiatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, or genetic information.