Special Projects Associate Jobs

The Associate for the Special Projects team will support the Director and Deputy by aligning priorities, creating, implementing, and managing processes to ensure high functionality of the team and optimize work outputs. The Associate will help the Special Projects team, the Coalitions Department and greater Political & Organizing Department communicate, organize and work better across departments on program deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure information is being shared externally regarding accomplishments, etc
• Manage team member travel portfolios, securing flights and hotel accommodations;
• Assist the Director and Deputy in conducting notifications to stakeholders on White House travel;Serve as a central point of political, coalitions, and special project events/call-time with the Chair’s office including drafting and submitting memos;
• Work closely with the Director, Deputy, and team leadership on all special projects needs;
• Manage short and long-term goal-setting, accountability, and reporting out;
• Assist the Director and Deputy with presentations, reports, and highlights for DNC leadership and events;
• Assist the Director and Deputy with drafting memorandums, reports, and other materials as needed for the White House, surrogates and other principles;
• Create systems and processes to streamline operations and maximize outputs;
• Other duties as assigned
• Help set team culture, foster collaboration, and provide opportunities for professional development and training; and,
• Serve as a strategic advisor and counsel to Director and Deputy Director; Assume day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks;
• Manage cross-department and cross-team projects;
• Create and maintain cross-departmental relationships to enable leadership success;

Requirements:

• At least 5-7 years experience working in political committees, campaigns, or non-profit organizations;
• The ability to work quickly and efficiently to manage projects to completion;
• A strong interest in learning the management and organizational aspects of a well-run team
• Strong attention to detail in all areas of work;
• A keen political sense and diplomatic approach to solving problems;
• Strong communication skills, particularly in communicating with organizational leadership;

The starting salary for the Special Projects Associate position is $48,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for overtime wages and is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU local-500 and has an end date of November 15, 2024.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC), 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. The DNC 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 sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

The DNC requires all employees to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccination status as prescribed by the CDC as a condition of employment, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law. If you seek a reasonable accommodation in relation to the DNC’s COVID-19 policy, you should speak to the HR team prior to reporting to an office location.

Benefits:

The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:

• 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee;
• Pre-tax Flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents
• Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents;
• Up to a 4% employer match DNC 401(k) plan;
• Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to DNC employees and their dependents at no cost to staff;
• More than 30 days of paid time off, including Federal holidays, vacation, and personal days;