Thursday, 26 June 2025

(Career Progress) The Ohio Democratic Party is Hiring a Special Assistant

ABOUT OHIO

Over the next two years, Ohio Democrats (ODP) will build an organization to win highly-consequential elections up and down the ballot. With new leadership comes a new vision for our Party, refocusing on the core fundamentals that move the needle. ODP is building back better as a focused, modern, and nimble force to elect Democrats statewide now and in the future.

 

In 2025, Ohio Democrats must re-engage communities, county parties, and voters to build a stronger coalition. Our coalition's primary focus will be inclusivity, voter education, and mobilization. This department is dedicated to equipping our base and constituencies to elect quality democrats to make Ohio a battleground state, and win in 2025-2026.

 

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Ohio Democrats seek a capable, detail-oriented Special Assistant to manage the movement of and the scheduling of the Chair. The Special Assistant will support the efficiency of the Chair and report directly to the Deputy Executive Director.

ROLE OVERVIEW

       Coordinates and manages the Chair's calendar and travel schedule; arranges all internal/external meetings, manages the agenda and meeting notes

       Travels with the Chair on a daily basis, ensuring that she arrives to her destination in a timely manner with all necessary materials

       Briefs the Chair on all scheduling activities and requests of the ODP Exec and Senior Staff and briefs ODP Exec and Senior Staff on Chair's meetings and calls

       Manages memos and other items as needed to prepare the Chair for her daily meetings

       Makes reservations for the Chair's air travel, ground transportation, and lodging

       Manages and responds to all correspondence coming into the Chair's email, including reviewing and responding to all invitations

       Assesses all incoming materials, deciding the priority of those requiring the chair's attention and takes action on all others as needed

       Composes, organizes, and prioritizes incoming email, determining what information can be answered directly, requires the immediate attention of the Chair, or should be directed to another party within the organization.

       Other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

       At least 2 years of paid experience in organizing volunteers or community members around issues or Democratic campaigns. Prior scheduling experience preferred

       Candidate located in Columbus, Ohio preferred

       Excellent in interpersonal and customer service skills

        Clear, effective, high-quality writer

        Highly communicative - responsive to internal and external requests, emails, and calls, within reason

        Multitasker - Able to juggle multiple activities yet not lose focus on top priorities or let something slip through the cracks

        Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

        Committed to the values and practices of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace

with the ability to take feedback and learn

 

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

        Passionate and thoughtful about what and how they do work and whom they work with;

        Resilient, resourceful, and adaptive to priority shifts and change (big and small);

        Kind but willing to apply soft elbows when needed;

        Realistic but positive in outlook, not ego- or turf-driven, able to focus on opportunities when faced with challenges;

        Collaborative by nature;

        Fully invested in the success of Ohio Democrats.

 

The salary will be $5,000 per month and full benefits including PTO as needed, health insurance and optional vision and dental insurance. The hourly expectation will fluctuate depending on the campaign cycle, but will be a minimum of 40 hours per week. Housing will not be provided.

 

To apply, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/c54SkHSj7MeYyuym8

 

Ohio Democrats recognize our success requires a diverse mix of talented people. We are focused on building a staff that is diverse in race, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Candidates of color, women, LGBTQIA, and more are encouraged to apply.

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