Political Associate

AboutThe States Project (TSP) connects the importance of state legislatures to every aspect of our lives and brings together communities to help build a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous future for all.
Our electoral work focuses on winning governing  majorities in the states by making state legislative campaigns more effective and better-funded. Our policy work provides nonpartisan tools and resources that connect a diverse community of state lawmakers committed to improving lives for the people they serve.   We do it because we believe that state legislatures are the strongest force for change in this country.
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Position: Political Associate Location:  National. 100% Remote, with 5-10% of expected travel for in-person team meetings and eventsDeadline to Apply:  June 7, 2024 IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  Please be advised this is a specially funded position that will not exceed December 31, 2024.  
The Opportunity: 
The Associate will support the Political Team in impacting the balance of power in state legislative chambers. The political team works to ensure that candidates have the tools and support they need to win elected office.
This position reports directly to the VP of Political Strategy and will act as a key support for the team, including helping to coordinate Political team activities and meetings; oversee the accurate tracking of data and information, creation of materials, proactively managing deadlines, drafting internal and external communication, and supporting team members with administrative tasks. 
The successful candidate will possess excellent project execution skills, organizational skills, attention to detail and critical thinking abilities. Relevant knowledge of political campaigns, government, policy and/or the public sector is a plus. 
We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at The States Project. Women, people of color, trans/genderqueer people, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are especially encouraged to apply.

What You Will Do:

• Principal activities will include but not be limited to:

Information Management, Data & Compliance Tracking: 
• Ensure version control and compliance of all Political team documents, including managing and suggesting improvements to shared folder systems.
• Support compliance tracking and reporting, including executing the TSP contribution process, tracking spending, and ensuring spending plans are up to date.
• Ensure the Political Team’s database is regularly updated, including adding polling, candidate filings, key contacts, and other information.
• Conducting district research, including campaign metrics, candidate information, and campaign finance data.
• Track filing and campaign finance deadlines and support team on how internal processes need to sync with these benchmarks and proactively move forward on internal steps post-deadline
• Research as needed to support Regional Political Directors work in states.

Operational Support:
• Prepare and send responses to candidate and outside partner inquiries.
• Provide logistical support with travel, scheduling, and planning for team meetings, retreats, or other internal or external events as needed across the Political team.
• Execute our moving money checklist for all out the door political spending.
• Execute our system checklist and ensure that each step moves on deadline.
• Manage Political team budget and track all spending and forecasting
• Support, coordinate and submit expenses  for political team members
• Prepare political reports and share agendas, summaries of meetings, and action items after team meetings.
• Support team on vetting candidates, scheduling interviews, and building decks to present / share with the team internally

What You Bring To The Partnership:

• Passion for and alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and theory of change
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Self-starter with a drive to make things happen: proven track record of excellence and high standards for success
• Highly collaborative approach
• No job too small mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of analyzing and using data to make resourcing and programmatic decisions
• Strong facilitation skills and understanding of adult learning needs
• Capable of independently managing time and tasks associated with a fast-paced organization

What Makes You a Unique Fit for This Role:

• Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Prior experience