Also called: PAC Manager, Super PAC Director
Runs a PAC that raises money from members or donors and gives it to candidates, or spends it on political ads.
PAC directors decide which candidates to support, meet with campaigns, organize fundraisers, and make sure every dollar follows Federal Election Commission rules. Companies, unions, and advocacy groups all have PACs.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 8 years after high school. Bachelor's degree and years in politics or fundraising.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Political Science, Communications, Business.
Growing about average. Busiest in election years.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI automates fundraising emails and FEC reporting; choosing candidates and donor relationships stay human.
Classes: AP U.S. Government, Accounting, Speech and debate, Economics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.
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