Program Director

We’re hiring a Program Director for the California Legislative Staff Education Institute (CLSEI)! For more than 20 years, CLSEI has been a trusted, nonpartisan resource for staff in both houses of the California Legislature and the Legislative Analyst’s Office. We offer policy briefings, multiday site visits, and cohort-based learning that help staff build knowledge, skills, and relationships across party lines. In this role, you will: ☑ Lead and develop the CLSEI team ☑ Build and maintain trusted relationships across the Capitol community. ☑ Lead the planning, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the program ☑ Ensure programming reflects Capitol Impact's standards for quality, professionalism, and participant experience What we’re looking for: ○ 6+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years managing teams ○ Strong understanding of the Legislature and Capitol culture ○ Prior experience as a California legislative staffer is strongly preferred 📍 Hybrid, based in the Greater Sacramento Region If you’re passionate about strengthening public institutions and supporting the people who make policy happen, we’d love to hear from you. Know someone who’d be a great fit? Please share this post! Full job description and application information can be found here: https://capitolimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Program-Director-Job-Description-CLSEI.pdf