Position Summary: The NewDem Action Fund’s Political Assistant will support a range of activities related to member and candidate support programming and assist with administrative efforts to ensure the efficient functioning of the Action Fund. This position is full-time and based in Washington D.C. The annual salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Organizing candidate and member events, including interviews, meet and greets, fundraisers, and briefings,
- Researching and preparing briefings on targeted races and candidates,
- Compiling information about congressional races and tracking updates on race developments, including spending, polling, fundraising, and endorsements,
- Overseeing the organization’s grassroots digital fundraising program,
- Providing support to the development of periodic action reports for Action Fund leadership and members,
- Crafting communications and branding products,
- Representing the Action Fund at outside meetings and events,
- Supporting regular communication with members, candidates, and allies, including drafting outreach materials concerning key elections and campaigns, and
- Conducting media monitoring for the purpose of providing timely updates to senior staff and stakeholders on political developments.
Qualified applicants will have:
- Excellent writing skills, particularly under tight deadlines with a close attention to detail,
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders,
- The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks accordingly,
- Integrity, compassion, sound judgment, and a commitment to Democratic values.
To Apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and professional references to team@newdemactionfund.com with the subject line of “Political Assistant.” Interviews will begin immediately and the application process will involve a timed writing test.
NewDem Action Fund is an equal opportunity employer, and employs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, family medical status, military service, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, height, weight, caregiver status, prior history of arrest or conviction, disability, or other categories protected by law. NewDem Action Fund welcomes and strongly encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply.