District Director

Job Title: District Director

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Location: Based in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Candidates with knowledge of the East Valley are strongly preferred.

Position Summary:

The District Director serves as the Congressman’s most senior staff member in Arizona and leads all district operations, staff management, and external engagement. This role requires close coordination with the Washington, D.C. office to ensure all district activities align with the Congressman’s legislative and constituent priorities.

The District Director also serves as the Congressman’s surrogate in the community and plays a key role in delivering results for constituents, fostering a strong office culture, and maintaining trusted partnerships with stakeholders across the district. The ideal candidate models professionalism, inclusion, and accountability; sets high expectations for ethical conduct and performance; and is committed to mentoring and supporting staff development.

Core Responsibilities:

District Leadership & Staff Management

• Directly supervise district office staff, including delegation of responsibilities, performance evaluation, conflict resolution, and professional development.
• Lead weekly staff meetings and ensure district operations follow House policies and office procedures.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training for new district office hires.

Constituent Services & Community Outreach

• Supervise the constituent services program and ensure timely, high-quality response to casework and community concerns.
• Build and maintain relationships with constituents, local officials, nonprofit organizations, business leaders, and advocacy groups.
• Serve as the primary district liaison with federal, state, and local agencies. Ensure that constituent casework is handled with impartiality, professionalism, and a service-oriented mindset regardless of political affiliation.

Strategic Coordination & Scheduling

• Collaborate with the DC office to shape and implement an annual strategic plan for district activities and priorities.
• Manage the Congressman’s in-district schedule in coordination with fellow senior staff to maximize visibility and impact.
• Ensure in-district appearances support legislative messaging, communications strategy, and stakeholder engagement.

Representation & External Communications

• Represent the Congressman at pre-approved meetings and events when he is unavailable.
• Deliver remarks on the Congressman’s behalf and ensure accurate and consistent messaging aligned with office priorities.
• Monitor district developments and flag key issues to senior staff for follow-up.

District Travel & Relationship Management

• Travel throughout the district regularly to maintain visibility, attend events, and meet with constituents and community leaders.
• Actively maintain a pulse on district concerns and elevate trends or urgent issues to fellow senior staff and the Congressman for response.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including team leadership and staff management
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex workflows, multitask under pressure, and drive team performance
• Strong political judgment, discretion, and professionalism
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment in high-pressure or politically sensitive situations
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for in-district travel
• Demonstrated commitment to public service and a passion for helping others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Congressional, political, nonprofit, or public service experience
• Familiarity with the East Valley and Arizona’s Fourth Congressional District
• Experience using or demonstrated comfort with constituent management systems (e.g., IQ), scheduling tools, and office productivity software
• A bachelor’s degree, advanced degree, or equivalent public service experience

Working Conditions:

• Primarily based in the district office, with frequent travel throughout the district.
• This is a senior-level, public-facing role that occasionally requires work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, to support events and district priorities.
• Occasional travel to Washington, D.C. may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary & Retirement

• Salary range: $85,000–$95,000, commensurate with experience
• Matched retirement contributions through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Eligibility for federal student loan repayment assistance

Health & Insurance

• Employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance available through the D.C. Health Exchange
• Employer-paid life insurance

Leave & Time Off

• Generous paid leave and sick leave
• Office is closed for all federal holidays

Additional Benefits

• Free on-site parking

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following materials as a single PDF document (not to exceed 12 pages) to AZ04Resumes@gmail.com with “District Director” in the subject line:

• Cover Letter (one page, with your full name at the top)
• Resume (one page, including your phone number and email address)
• Three Writing Samples (not to exceed ten total pages; should reflect a range of formats and styles)

Applications are due by Friday, June 13 at 12:00 PM Arizona Time. Late submissions, incomplete applications, or materials that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.

No calls or drop-ins, please—but you may call to confirm receipt of your application.

Applicants selected for interviews will be required to complete an in-person writing exercise and may be asked to provide professional references. The Office of Congressman Greg Stanton is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.