WOMEN VOTE! Manager, Cycle Hire, EMILY's List, Washington DC (job)

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WOMEN VOTE! Manager

 

EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, is searching for a Manager to join our WOMEN VOTE! team. We recruit and train candidates, support strong campaigns, research women's issues, and turn out women voters. We've trained over 9,000 women to run and helped elect over 100 women to the House, 19 to the Senate, 11 governors, and over 700 to state and local office. Since its founding in 1985, almost one-third of the candidates EMILY’s List has helped elect to Congress have been women of color - including every single Latina, African American, and Asian American Democratic congresswoman currently serving.

 

Principal Responsibilities

 

The EMILY’s List WOMEN VOTE! Manager 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, programmatic work and provide program/administrative support.  

 

This is a cycle position with an end date of December 31, 2016.

 

Specific Duties

• Research and track information on assigned 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; 
• Serve as the central information hub for IE communications, programs and status for assigned races for the department and the organization;
• Shepherd WOMEN VOTE! voter contact content and programs through internal and external processes;
• Represent the department on consultant calls and at coalition meetings;
• 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;
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

·         At least two cycles 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;

·         Demonstrated sound political judgment.

·        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 position with an end date of December 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! Manager.”  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.