Stand Together
Political Scout Manager
$110K–$160K
Arlington, VA · Remote · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Experience
- Substantial, senior-level experience; no number of years specified.
About the job
Leads AFP’s political recruitment strategy by identifying, recruiting, and developing policy-aligned candidates for federal and state office.
What you'll do
- Recruit candidates for federal and state office and build relationships that encourage them to run.
- Partner with state staff and community leaders on regional political strategy and advise senior state leaders on recruitment.
- Lead AFP’s Candidate School to develop future political leaders.
What they ask for
- Substantial, senior-level experience leading federal political recruitment and/or campaign work.
- Executive presence and ability to build relationships with candidates, political leaders, elected officials, and other influential figures.
- Deep understanding of the political landscape and electoral opportunities across a defined region.
- Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time.
Pay
USD $110,000–$160,000 per year base salary
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