Outreach Associate - Contract

Venn Strategies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Strategies in Washington, DC seeks an Outreach Associate with 1-3 years of relevant experience to support growing national grassroots campaigns. You will assist with direct engagement of potential advocates for priority issues, communicating effectively, and working well in a team to advance our clients’ policy goals.

Candidates should be comfortable on the phone, client oriented, and knowledgeable about campaigns and governmental processes. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in lobbying or public affairs.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities; comfortable on the phone.
• Knowledge of campaigns, Congressional and regulatory processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Phone etiquette

Team player

Client orientation

Grassroots campaigns 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 grassroots 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.