Outreach Associate - Contract

venn; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn, a fast-paced boutique lobbying and public affairs firm in Washington, DC, seeks an Outreach Associate with 1–3 years’ relevant experience to support growing national grassroot campaigns. You will assist with direct engagement of potential advocates for priority issues, drawing on strong communication and phone skills while thriving in a team environment.

The role emphasizes building and sustaining partnerships, drafting letters, and maintaining a campaign database, with opportunity to gain

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ relevant experience in outreach or grassroots campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfortable on the phone and client-oriented.
• Understanding of campaigns and regulatory processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft Letters
• Maintain and organize database
• Sustain engagement with existing partners and cultivate new contacts

Skills

Communication

Phone skills

Team player

Policy knowledge

Job description

Outreach Associate

Fast-paced, independent boutique lobbying and public affairs firm in Washington, DC seeks an outreach associate with 1-3 years’ relevant experience to support growing national grassroot campaigns. The candidate will assist with direct engagement of potential advocates for priority issues. Candidate must possess excellent communication (written and oral) abilities, be comfortable and confident on the phone, function well on a team, capably multi-task and must be client-oriented. Campaign, state, local or federal government experience a plus, must have demonstrable knowledge of campaigns, Congressional and regulatory processes and major policy initiatives in Congress or state government and the Executive Branch. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

• Draft Letters
• Maintain and organize database
• Sustain engagement with existing partners and cultivate new contacts

EEOC Statement

Venn’s employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law. Venn is an equal opportunity employer.