State 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: State Outreach Assistant
Reports to: Senior Political Account Manager
Do you want to help some amazing organizations harness the power of small-dollar donors? The Outreach Team is responsible for attracting new campaigns and organizations and training them to use ActBlue’s software for grassroots fundraising. As State Outreach Associate you will focus on state legislative races with an eye towards 2020 redistricting. You will be responsible for bringing on your own clients as well as troubleshooting with existing clients and helping them build successful digital programs.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Identify and research new campaign and organization leads
Proactively reach out to state legislative campaigns and organizations
Handle incoming requests from existing and new campaigns and organizations, and help them to optimize their usage of ActBlue
Qualifications:
Passionate about state legislative races
Enthusiastic about sales and outreach
Independent in direction
Collaborative in execution
Excited about online fundraising technology
Genuinely helpful
Concerned with details
Doggedly determined
Solid team player
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 an entry-level, 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 three references to outrea...@actblue.com. Please send all documents as PDFs, and include “State Outreach Associate” in the subject. Be sure to tell us where you found this job posting in your cover letter. Candidates will be contacted if selected for an interview. We look forward to hearing from you!