WOMEN VOTE! Coordinator, Cycle hire, EMILY's List - Washington, DC (job)

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WOMEN VOTE! Coordinator

EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest financial resource for women candidates, is searching for a Coordinator to join our WOMEN VOTE! team. Throughout its 30 year history, the organization has recruited and trained over 9,000 women to run, worked to elect 110 pro-choice Democratic women to the House, 19 to the Senate, 11 governors, and over 700 women to state and local office. EMILY’s List has also helped elect every single Latina, African American, and Asian American Democratic Congresswoman currently serving.

 

Principal Responsibilities

 

The EMILY’s List WOMEN VOTE! Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the overall implementation of the WOMEN VOTE! program. The WOMEN VOTE! Coordinator will assist with the research needs of the department (75%) and provide program/administrative support (25%).   This is a cycle hire position with an end date of 12/31/2016.

 

Specific Duties

• Research and track information on candidates, campaigns and districts for internal organization needs;

 

• Track campaigns in the media, such as local news outlets, blogs, social media, TV and radio advertisements, as well as public polling;

 

• Analyze legislative and campaign finance records;

 

• Assist in fact-checking WOMEN VOTE! program communications;

 

• Maintain program tracking system and calendar for all WOMEN VOTE! communications; 

 

• Provide support for Team EMILY volunteer program, including serving as the help desk for Team EMILY members;

 

• Assist with any other tasks, including scheduling of conference calls and meetings, as requested by the department;

 

• Serve as lunch hour back-up and break relief for front desk as needed;

 

• Provide departmental support as needed;

 

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

·         At least one cycle of political or campaign experience, preferably in research or communications;

 

·         Proficient understanding and substantive experience with online research tools, specifically Lexis-Nexis, as well as Microsoft Office systems;  working knowledge of CQ and THOMAS a plus but not required;

 

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills;

 

·         Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task and juggle multiple large projects and deadlines;

 

·        A commitment to electing pro-choice Democratic women;

 

·         Applicants must be motivated self-starters, well-organized, detail-oriented and able to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment handling multiple assignments with tight deadlines.

 

This is a cycle hire position with an end date of 12/31/2016.

                                              

EMILY’s List offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package. To apply, email resume and cover letter to jobop...@emilyslist.org, - subject line “WOMEN VOTE! Coordinator.”  No calls, please.

 

EMILY's List is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multi-cultural, diverse working environment.  Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.