Description
The Organization
Parks PAC, founded in 2025, is the nation’s only political action committee that is solely dedicated to protecting and advancing America’s National Parks. The organization focuses on electing federal leaders who will vote to fully fund the 433 parks in the National Park system, keep these parks out of harm's way and support the federal workforce that works tirelessly to fulfill the NPS’ important mission.
After Donald J. Trump was re-elected in 2024, our National Parks came under immediate and escalating threat. It was instantly clear that our parks face constant, relentless attacks unless the Trump Administration’s power is effectively checked. Parks PAC was launched to address this urgent need, and in the short-term (2026), the most effective way to counter that power is to deny President Trump’s Administration from running roughshod over a compliant House and Senate. Congress is constitutionally charged with providing vigilant oversight of the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service. The Republican leadership has abandoned their role of providing checks and balances, and as a result, the Parks PAC’s immediate goal is to change the leadership in Congress.
Our core values embrace stewardship, accountability, equal access, historical accuracy, and science-based policy. We believe that voters across the political spectrum also embrace these values. The Parks PAC will elevate parks-related issues in targeted House campaigns, and channel that broad-based support into political action that delivers real results.
In the 2026 election cycle, Parks PAC will implement a targeted, election-focused strategy to sway the federal political landscape toward increased support for parks. We will focus on the U.S. House of Representatives, where narrow party control margins mean policy outcomes can shift with wins in an historically small number of districts. We will focus on competitive House races, and races in which anti-park incumbents secured a narrow margin of victory margin in 2024. These races are likely to be decided by a relatively small number of voters, and those who value National Parks tend to be less inclined to vote for candidates who vote to negatively impact the parks. We will raise the visibility of parks-related issues, and educate, activate and turn out pro-parks voters.
The Opportunity
Parks PAC is recruiting an experienced elections campaign professional or political consultant to serve as a part-time Project Director to lead the PAC’s organizational growth and program operations during its first election cycle. This is an exciting opportunity to make an important difference for our public lands and our country, by helping to establish an organization focused on activating voters to defend and support our National Parks and public lands at the ballot box by electing pro-parks candidates to federal office.
Job Responsibilities
The Parks PAC’s Project Director will lead the organization through its first election cycle by working closely with an actively engaged founding Board of Directors, composed of seasoned professionals from the National Parks and political fields, as well a part-time fundraising consultant to:
Establish and grow Parks PAC in the 2026 election cycle.
Design, target and lead execution of the organization’s 2026 elections and online organizing programs.
Manage the program consulting team (online, polling, communications.)
Manage the development consultant and participate in fundraising activities.
Ensure Parks PAC’s financial viability during the 2026 election cycle
Ensure program compliance and accurate, timely reporting in partnership with our accounting and legal systems.
Lead the day-to-day functioning of this start-up organization to ensure its success in the 2026 cycle and its future viability as an emerging champion for our National Parks.
Requirements
Requirements
Professional Experience
Minimum 2-3 cycles of electoral organizing and/or campaign leadership experience is essential, including professional federal campaign experience.
Prior experience managing and leading teams, projects, and working with consultants (ex: online, grassroots, communications, pollsters) in a campaign setting is essential.
Prior experience successfully managing a budget is essential.
Previous experience researching and targeting races for program engagement is preferred.
Previous PAC or Independent Expenditure campaign experience is desirable.
Some experience successfully working with donors and engagement with fundraising programs is strongly desirable.
Demonstrated strong oral and written communications proficiency.
Experience working with a Board of Directors is desirable.
Personal Characteristics
Commitment to National Parks and natural resources protection: You have a commitment to conserving our nation’s remarkable natural resources, and a desire to organize and fight for the future of America’s National Parks.
Natural Leader and Community Builder: You love the work of organizing, and you thrive when building a vibrant team of citizens willing to work and collaborate to advance a common goal.
Accountability and Solution-Oriented: You take full ownership of your actions and commitments, holding yourself to a high standard and seeing objectives through to completion. When challenges arise, you approach them with a problem-solving mindset, focusing on solutions.
Collaboration and Teamwork: You are a team player who understands that successful organizing is a team sport, and you share knowledge freely with your colleagues and stay open to new ideas to achieve shared goals.
Visit Parks PAC’s website at: https://parkspac.com
Title: Program Director
Status: Contractor
Reports to: Chair, Board of Directors
Consultant Oversight: Development Consultant and other consultants as needed
Location: Fully remote, must be based in the continental United States
Travel requirements: Estimated 15% average monthly, will vary based on campaign activities
Compensation: $6,000/month (negotiable, depending on qualified experience)
To apply, submit a resume and cover letter at: https://bit.ly/4ddfJrm
For questions about applying for the position, email: Deb Callahan at deb@northstarstrategy.com or Sandra Ramos at san3ramos@gmail.com
Parks PAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. Parks PAC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the contractor or employee selection process, including, completing the application or interviewing process, please contact ron@parkspac.org.
