Rob Sand Iowa: Deputy Communications Director

Rob Sand for Iowa:
Deputy Communications Director LOCATION

IA

$7,000 / Monthly

Rob Sand for Iowa

Communications

Campaign

How to apply:

Send your resume to  with “Deputy Communications Director – Your First and Last Name” as the subject line.

Rob Sand’s campaign for governor is seeking a Deputy Communications Director to join our Communications team. The Deputy Communications Director will help oversee the Communications Department and work closely with senior‑level staff to implement and execute communications planning and strategies, drive messaging, and help manage staff.

The ideal candidate will have excellent writing, proofreading, and communications skills; two cycles or equivalent of previous communications or campaign experience and previous principal management experience; a strong work ethic; the ability to work well with a team and in a fast‑paced environment. Iowa ties or experience working in the state preferred but not required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the Communications Director/Deputy Campaign Manager to develop and execute communications strategy and tactics in line with the campaign’s overall message.
• Prep principals such as the candidate for governor and candidate for lieutenant governor.
• Drive the campaign’s message through various communications channels.
• Travel with and staff the candidate for events, interviews, and other media appearances.
• Build and maintain relationships with in‑state and national press.
• Help manage Communications Department staff.
• Serve as an on‑the‑record spokesperson for the campaign.

Qualifications:

• Two cycles of campaign experience or equivalent and previous principal management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and to meet tight deadlines
• Work well in a group in and across departments
• Capacity and willingness to work nights and weekends in keeping with campaign schedule

Anticipated

Start Date:

April 1, 2026

Employment Type: Full‑time

Location: Des Moines, IA

Salary & benefits: $7,000/month. Employee‑covered health insurance provided.

Rob Sand for Iowa and Teamsters Local 238 have a collective bargaining agreement and this position is bargaining unit eligible.

How to apply: Send your resume to  with “Deputy Communications Director – Your First and Last Name” as the subject line.