Political Associate

Instituto; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Reproductive Freedom for All in Washington, DC is seeking a Political Associate to support endorsement processes and election cycles. You will work closely with the political team to monitor campaigns, develop effective strategies, and produce written materials related to electoral work.

You will collaborate with state campaigns, engage with parties and PACs, and help coordinate with the Senior Political Director to advance our goals. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or demonstrated critical thinking and research skills.
• 1-3 years’ work experience required; advanced degree may substitute for up to two years.
• Campaign experience and familiarity with the electoral process.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and timelines.
• Commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work.
• Desire to support marginalized communities in alignment with our mission.

Responsibilities

• Track and evaluate candidates seeking endorsements and PAC contributions; provide strategic recommendations.
• Serve as liaison between candidates, campaigns, and the organization across departments.
• Build relationships with political parties, elected officials, staff, and PACs as directed.
• Collaborate with finance to ensure timely PAC contributions and maintain budget records.
• Maintain data and prepare briefings for leadership and boards; perform administrative duties.
• Travel occasionally to work with candidates, partner organizations and allies.
• Other duties consistent with responsibilities and qualifications.

Skills

Campaign experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

DEI commitment

Community support

Mission alignment

Fast-paced environment

Ability to work under deadlines

Anti-racism

FEC regulation knowledge

501(c)3/501(c)4 knowledge

State party operations

PAC experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree may substitute up to 2 years of experience

Job description

About Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America)

For more than 55 years, Reproductive Freedom for All and its chapters have fought to protect and expand reproductive freedom —including access to abortion and contraception — for everybody. We are powered by our more than 4 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 8 in 10 Americans who believe every person should have the freedom to make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to raise a family.

Reproductive Freedom for All centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our organization and our work. Continuously learning from our history, we hold ourselves accountable to achieve reproductive freedom with equitable access for everybody. As the oldest and largest national membership organization primarily focused on advocating for abortion access, we organize and mobilize, galvanizing millions of people to take action to defend reproductive freedom, and shining a spotlight of accountability on bad actors who work to impose their ideological agenda on others. We also work to elect champions for reproductive freedom and advance state and federal legislation to safeguard it. For more information on Reproductive Freedom for All, please visit our website.

About the role:

The Political Associate will work with the political team to help track and liaise with candidates and their campaigns during our endorsement process and through election cycles. They will also work closely with our state campaigns teams to develop effective political strategies and tactics to achieve our organizational goals. The Political Associate will also work with the Senior Political Director and the political team to monitor, analyze, and produce written materials related to our electoral and campaigns work.

Location: Hybrid, Washington DC

Reports to: Senior Political Director

This Position Is: Full time, FLSA Non-Exempt, Union

Salary: $55,000 - $68,000

Responsibilities:

• Track and evaluate candidates seeking endorsements and PAC contributions and make strategic recommendations to the Senior Political Director and PAC Committee for approval. This includes helping vet/interview candidates, gathering relevant issue and political research, seeking/managing input from other stakeholders with relevant perspective, and ensuring our process promotes equitable consideration of candidates from diverse backgrounds and centers communities that are disproportionately harmed by attacks on reproductive freedom;
• Works cross-departmentally in support of Reproductive Freedom for All endorsed candidates; helping serve as a liaison between the candidates/their campaigns and the organization;
• At the direction of the Senior Political Director, help build relationships with political parties, elected officials, political campaign staff and consultants, as well as other politically active Political Action Committees.
• Collaborate with the finance department to ensure timely PAC contributions, and maintain accurate budget records of giving;
• Maintain data and records for the department, track endorsements, prepare briefings for senior leadership, board members and performs other administrative duties required;
• Some travel throughout the country to work with candidates, partner organizations and allies;
• Other duties consistent with the responsibilities and qualifications of this job description may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree or demonstrated critical thinking and research skills;
• 1-3 years’ work experience required. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for up to two years of experience;
• Experience working on campaigns and/or familiarity with the electoral process.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines consistently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and to efficiently manage multiple tasks and timelines simultaneously;
• Experience in contributing to healthy teams that allow each team member to contribute to their fullest and thrive;
• Commitment to ensuring anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our work and our organization;
• Ability and desire to work to support members of marginalized communities in alignment with Reproductive Freedom for All intersectional commitments;
• Demonstrated commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission, values, and goals.

OPTIONAL: Nice-to-haves (or excited-to-learns):

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FEC regulations;
• Knowledge of 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 organizations and experience building power with both types of organizations;
• Knowledge of state political party operations;
• Experience working in the reproductive rights, health, and justice movement.
• Experience managing Political Action Committees (PACs).

Reproductive Freedom for All does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or political affiliation.

Candidates with backgrounds, identities, and experiences that are historically underrepresented in reproductive freedom non-profits are encouraged to apply.

Reproductive Freedom for All does not permit staff to work from a country outside of the United States.