Federal and Gubernatorial Campaigns Assistant

Federal and Gubernatorial Campaigns Assistant

Department: Federal and Gubernatorial Campaigns

Supervisor: Vice President, Federal and Gubernatorial Campaigns

Supervisory Responsibilities: Interns

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Union Position: Yes

SUMMARY
EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, is searching for a Federal and Gubernatorial Campaigns Assistant to join our Federal and Gubernatorial Campaigns team.

The Federal and Gubernatorial Campaigns Assistant assists the Vice President of Federal and Gubernatorial Campaigns in various projects to enhance the service we provide to our campaigns and facilitate communication throughout the organization.

At EMILYs List, you’ll be part of a dynamic team committed to electing Democratic pro-choice women up and down the ballot.

Essential Job Functions

• Planning and maintaining the schedule for the Vice President of Federal & Gubernatorial Campaigns;
• Draft and prepare slides for the Vice President and the department for internal and external presentations;
• Draft, organize and maintain reports and memos for the Federal & Gubernatorial team;
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of critical campaign information;
• Work with the Vice President, Senior Directors, Regional Directors, and Coordinators to maintain numerous tracking databases and calendars;
• Oversee logistical support for Federal candidates when they are in DC and in the office;
• Work with department leadership and support staff to jointly manage and prioritize projects for Federal & Gubernatorial interns;
• Providing administrative assistance to the Federal & Gubernatorial Campaigns Department staff as needed;
• Some travel may be required on a limited basis;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Organized and possess strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work with a large team that is distributed across the country and be able to prioritize and handle a variety of projects.
• Campaign or other electoral experience is a plus.
• Commitment to the diversity of our candidates, membership, partners, and staff required.
• Commitment and passion to elect Pro-Choice Democratic Women required.

The salary for this position is $55,000 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package. The starting pay for this position is equal to others at the same level throughout the organization. To apply, visit our jobs site: Federal and Gubernatorial Campaigns Assistant to upload your resume, provide a cover letter, and fill out an application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly. No calls, please.

Our office is based in Washington, DC. This position is based in the D.C. office with a hybrid schedule requiring at least 3 days per week in office.

ABOUT EMILYs LIST

EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, works to elect Democratic pro-choice women up and down the ballot and across the country with a goal of fighting for our rights and our communities. Our work is centered around a fundamental vision: Run. Win. Change the World. EMILYs List has raised $850 million in service to that vision and has helped Democratic women win competitive elections by recruiting and training candidates, supporting and helping build strong campaigns, researching the issues that impact women and families, running one of the largest independent expenditure operations for Democrats, and turning out women voters to the polls. Since our founding in 1985, we have helped elect the country’s first woman as vice president, 175 women to the House, 26 to the Senate, 20 governors, and over 1,500 women to state and local office. More than 40% of the candidates EMILYs List has helped elect to Congress have been women of color. Visit www.emilyslist.org for more information.

EMILYs List is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multicultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

DISCLAIMER

EMILYs List prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment based on gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the person holding this position.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. EMILYs List reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.