Political Associate

Inslee for America

Political Associate

Inslee for America is seeking a Political Associate to help coordinate coalition and grassroots outreach on behalf of the Inslee for America campaign.

Position Summary: As a Political Associate you will help implement a wide-ranging plan for outreach and organizing to build support for Governor Inslee’s presidential campaign. To succeed, the Political Associate will need to be self-motivated, experienced in field and coalition outreach as well as coalition and partner management. The job duties are dynamic, but will definitely include a combination of project management, volunteer and intern management, combined with some direct field organizing (calls, tabling, door to door, and the like). Applicants with prior campaign experience will be given preference.

Political Associate job responsibilities include:

Political and field campaign organizing

Coalition organizing and outreach

Managing and organizing multiple projects at the same time

Managing and overseeing interns, volunteers, and coalition activity

Planning, advancing and managing events

Organizing by employing a variety of tactics, including in person, on the phone and online outreach

Database management and the ability to update and manage individual and coalition profiles

Some travel is required

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum requirement and job skills:

2+ years experience in field or political organizing

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Proficiency in VAN, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Docs

Strong passion for progressive causes and issues – especially climate change

Enthusiasm for political campaigns and ability to execute tasks within a team dynamic

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, learn quickly, and accept constructive criticism

We’re looking for a passionate, hard-working individual who is willing to go the extra mile to make the difference for a progressive national campaign. You will be expected to work on some evenings and weekends. Inslee for America is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to insleejobs@gmail.com with the subject line “Political Associate.” Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.

Salary: Ranges between $3500 to $5500 per month, and is commensurate with experience.

Location: Job is based in Seattle, Washington. Some travel for the position is required.

Inslee for America is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. Inslee for America is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law. Inslee for America will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.