About the role:

The Political Associate will work with the political team to help track and liaise with candidates and their campaigns during our endorsement process and through election cycles. They will also work closely with our state campaigns teams to develop effective political strategies and tactics to achieve our organizational goals. The Political Associate will also work with the Senior Political Director and the political team to monitor, analyze, and produce written materials related to our electoral and campaigns work.

Location: Hybrid, Washington DC

Reports to: Senior Political Director

This Position Is: Full time, FLSA Non-Exempt, Union

Salary: $55,000 - $68,000

Responsibilities:

• Track and evaluate candidates seeking endorsements and PAC contributions and make strategic recommendations to the Senior Political Director and PAC Committee for approval. This includes helping vet/interview candidates, gathering relevant issue and political research, seeking/managing input from other stakeholders with relevant perspective, and ensuring our process promotes equitable consideration of candidates from diverse backgrounds and centers communities that are disproportionately harmed by attacks on reproductive freedom;
• Works cross-departmentally in support of Reproductive Freedom for All endorsed candidates; helping serve as a liaison between the candidates/their campaigns and the organization;
• At the direction of the Senior Political Director, help build relationships with political parties, elected officials, political campaign staff and consultants, as well as other politically active Political Action Committees.
• Collaborate with the finance department to ensure timely PAC contributions, and maintain accurate budget records of giving;
• Maintain data and records for the department, track endorsements, prepare briefings for senior leadership, board members and performs other administrative duties required;
• Some travel throughout the country to work with candidates, partner organizations and allies;
• Other duties consistent with the responsibilities and qualifications of this job description may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree or demonstrated critical thinking and research skills;
• 1-3 years’ work experience required. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for up to two years of experience;
• Experience working on campaigns and/or familiarity with the electoral process.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines consistently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and to efficiently manage multiple tasks and timelines simultaneously;
• Experience in contributing to healthy teams that allow each team member to contribute to their fullest and thrive;
• Commitment to ensuring anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our work and our organization;
• Ability and desire to work to support members of marginalized communities in alignment with Reproductive Freedom for All intersectional commitments;
• Demonstrated commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission, values, and goals.

OPTIONAL: Nice-to-haves (or excited-to-learns):

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FEC regulations;
• Knowledge of 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 organizations and experience building power with both types of organizations;
• Knowledge of state political party operations;
• Experience working in the reproductive rights, health, and justice movement.
• Experience managing Political Action Committees (PACs).