Political Outreach Assistant - ActBlue, Somerville, MA

[Noah McKay]

At ActBlue, we build and power the premier online fundraising platform for Democratic campaigns, progressive organizations, and charities working to create a better future. We put power in the hands of small-dollar donors and make giving online as easy as possible. And we work with thousands of groups -- from presidential candidates to environmental organizations to local school board members.

The most rewarding part? Our work has led to a transformation of the power structures in this country. It takes all types to make ActBlue go, from political junkies to number whizzes to designers and writers. We pride ourselves on working hard as a small team to create big change. And we’re looking for more great people to join us.

Job title: Political Outreach Assistant

Reports to: Political Outreach Manager

The Political Outreach Assistant will work with the Political Outreach Manager to reach out to congressional campaigns across the country to help them fully utilize ActBlue’s cutting edge fundraising technology.

This position is guaranteed through the end of the year with the potential to extend.

Major responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and researching new campaign leads

• Proactive outreach to select congressional campaigns

• Consultation with existing and new campaigns to optimize their usage of ActBlue

• Account management

Successful candidates will be:

• Enthusiastic about outreach

• Independent in direction

• Collaborative in execution

• Excited about online fundraising technology

• Genuinely helpful

• Concerned with details

• Solid team players

Location & Compensation:

ActBlue’s office is located in Davis Square in Somerville, MA, just a few blocks from Boston’s MBTA Red Line train. This posting is for a full-time salaried position centered in our office. We offer a competitive salary and a generous compensation package, which includes commuter benefits, fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance, an employer-sponsored 401k contribution plan, and a flexible time off policy.

ActBlue is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and members of other minority or marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and two references to outrea...@actblue.com. Please send all documents as PDFs, and include “Political Outreach Assistant -Congressional” in the subject. Candidates will be contacted if selected for an interview. We look forward to hearing from you!