For the next four years, Wisconsin state politics will carry an unprecedented intensity and level of historical significance. Analysts agree Wisconsin is the state most likely to tip the Electoral College in the 2020 presidential election. And with redistricting on the horizon, the 2020 state legislative elections will shape the state and nation’s political future for a decade to come. And in 2022, the state will hold deeply competitive and consequential statewide elections, including for Governor, US Senator, and newly drawn legislative districts.
For the sake of the states's future - and the nation's - the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW) seeks an intelligent, personable, organized, self-starting individuals to join our team.
of Wisconsin Job Description : Finance Director Reports to : Executive Director Salary : $95,000-125,000 (annually) Start Date : January 2021 About the Democratic Party of Wisconsin: The DPW is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. In the 2021-22 cycle, DPW will drive a massive program to re-elect Governor Tony Evers, defeat Ron Johnson in order to ensure a Democratic US Senate majority, elect candidates up and down the ballot in spring and fall elections alike, and advocate on policy issues. DPW’s work—grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide—continues year-round, working with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding candidates who share our values and vision to join our team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive. The Opportunity: As the Finance Director, you will be responsible for creating, leading, and directing the fundraising efforts for the party. You will help establish and execute the ‘21-‘22 cycle fundraising plan, hiring and leading a team of staff and consultants. You will maintain and build relationships with major donors and surrogates, both in state and national. You will oversee and convene the Finance Committee. You will maintain and improve a system of calltime management and coaching for the Chair and other Party leaders. You will build a close working relationship with the Digital team and as they execute grassroots fundraising events and other digital fundraising activities. You will develop a program to advise and train candidates for local office on finance best practices. As a member of the senior staff team, you will be a valued voice in strategic discussions, the overall owner of finance strategy for the party, and you will work closely with the Chair and Executive Director. Job Responsibilities:
Manage the Finance Department, including strategic planning, budgeting, hiring, and project management.
Own the design and implementation of a comprehensive finance plan, working in close partnership with the Chair, ED, and Digital Director as your primary consultants.
Coordinate with the Operations team to monitor compliance and appropriately solicit, track, and report campaign finance contributions and expenditures.
Oversee in state and national fundraising operation, including travel, donor targeting, and events
Manage the direct mail program, and act as advisor and partner to the Digital Director in executing the digital fundraising operations.
Manage all finance consultants (PAC, Labor, Major Donor, etc)
Ensure that the fundraising work of DPW embodies the values of the party and is grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Qualifications (Required)
Growth Mindset - ability to take and implement feedback.
Relentlessly Goal Oriented - enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals.
Cultural Competency - able to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues, voters, and volunteers across lines of identity difference.
Keeps Calm in Stressful Situations -- has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
Demonstrably excellent track record of crafting and executing ambitious campaign finance plans
Strong understanding of campaign finance law
Experience hiring and managing a racially diverse team of fundraising, campaign, and/or political professionals to successfully meet ambitious goals.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Election cycle experience in a senior finance role
Connections with Wisconsin donor base
Benefits : Great benefits including; health care, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement, generous annual vacation time, sick days, 401K match, and holiday time off. Equity and Inclusion: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful in this role, the candidate must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse group of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Latinx, Muslim, Indigenous, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQ communities to apply. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dec 09, 2020
Full time
of Wisconsin Job Description : Finance Director Reports to : Executive Director Salary : $95,000-125,000 (annually) Start Date : January 2021 About the Democratic Party of Wisconsin: The DPW is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. In the 2021-22 cycle, DPW will drive a massive program to re-elect Governor Tony Evers, defeat Ron Johnson in order to ensure a Democratic US Senate majority, elect candidates up and down the ballot in spring and fall elections alike, and advocate on policy issues. DPW’s work—grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide—continues year-round, working with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding candidates who share our values and vision to join our team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive. The Opportunity: As the Finance Director, you will be responsible for creating, leading, and directing the fundraising efforts for the party. You will help establish and execute the ‘21-‘22 cycle fundraising plan, hiring and leading a team of staff and consultants. You will maintain and build relationships with major donors and surrogates, both in state and national. You will oversee and convene the Finance Committee. You will maintain and improve a system of calltime management and coaching for the Chair and other Party leaders. You will build a close working relationship with the Digital team and as they execute grassroots fundraising events and other digital fundraising activities. You will develop a program to advise and train candidates for local office on finance best practices. As a member of the senior staff team, you will be a valued voice in strategic discussions, the overall owner of finance strategy for the party, and you will work closely with the Chair and Executive Director. Job Responsibilities:
Manage the Finance Department, including strategic planning, budgeting, hiring, and project management.
Own the design and implementation of a comprehensive finance plan, working in close partnership with the Chair, ED, and Digital Director as your primary consultants.
Coordinate with the Operations team to monitor compliance and appropriately solicit, track, and report campaign finance contributions and expenditures.
Oversee in state and national fundraising operation, including travel, donor targeting, and events
Manage the direct mail program, and act as advisor and partner to the Digital Director in executing the digital fundraising operations.
Manage all finance consultants (PAC, Labor, Major Donor, etc)
Ensure that the fundraising work of DPW embodies the values of the party and is grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Qualifications (Required)
Growth Mindset - ability to take and implement feedback.
Relentlessly Goal Oriented - enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals.
Cultural Competency - able to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues, voters, and volunteers across lines of identity difference.
Keeps Calm in Stressful Situations -- has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
Demonstrably excellent track record of crafting and executing ambitious campaign finance plans
Strong understanding of campaign finance law
Experience hiring and managing a racially diverse team of fundraising, campaign, and/or political professionals to successfully meet ambitious goals.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Election cycle experience in a senior finance role
Connections with Wisconsin donor base
Benefits : Great benefits including; health care, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement, generous annual vacation time, sick days, 401K match, and holiday time off. Equity and Inclusion: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful in this role, the candidate must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse group of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Latinx, Muslim, Indigenous, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQ communities to apply. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description: Political Director Reports to: Executive Director Salary:$90,000-$120,000 Start date: Jan 2021 About The Democratic Party of Wisconsin: The DPW is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. In the 2021-22 cycle, DPW will drive a massive program to re-elect Governor Tony Evers, defeat Ron Johnson in order to ensure a Democratic US Senate majority, elect candidates up and down the ballot in spring and fall elections alike, and advocate on policy issues. DPW’s work—grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide—continues year-round, working with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding candidates who share our values and vision to join our team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive.
The Opportunity : This is an exciting opportunity to function as the political nerve center for Wisconsin Democratic politics best suited for a driven individual with strong interpersonal skills and senior political management experience. As the Political Director, you will oversee several teams covering a wide breadth of political and campaign activity in Wisconsin and will report to the Executive Director and act as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. You’ll be a primary liaison with the Governor’s team, the State Legislative Caucuses, our federal elected officials and candidates, as well as our partners in Labor, and our allies and friends in the broader Democratic movement. You’ll partner with the Senior Elections Director to execute coordinated table functions, and you’ll serve as the primary convener of the Chair’s “political brain trust.” You will lead our efforts to build and strengthen ties in racially diverse and underrepresented communities across the state by managing our Coalitions team. Our Candidate Services team will undergo a complete redesign under your leadership and will aim to help recruit and support local and legislative candidates. You will manage the Wisconsin Democratic State convention, under the leadership of the Party Affairs team, and provide support to County Parties and various subunits.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop and strengthen the Political Department, including identifying strategic opportunities for growth and success, as well as managing challenges.
Act as primary political advisor for the Chair, ED, and other department heads
Develop a whole new Candidate Services Department, focused on recruitment and building a pipeline of candidates and staffers
Prioritize deepening the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s work and presence in communities of color and lifting up the issues most important within them.
Coordinate political outreach with other departments, especially Elections, Communications, and Organizing, to ensure we are building and utilizing our coalition to its full potential.
Oversee the internal political affairs of the Party, including membership, state convention, regular Party leadership meetings, and our delegate selection process.
Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information with tact and discretion.
Guide candidates and the Candidate Services team through running competitive campaigns including creating campaign plans and executing paid media strategies.
Qualifications (required)
Growth mindset: ability to take and get feedback.
Relentlessly goal-oriented: enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals; willing to go over, under, around, or through any obstacle that gets in the way of meeting goals.
Cultural competency: able to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues, voters, and volunteers across lines of identity difference.
Keeps Calm in Stressful Situations -- has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
Experience working effectively across multiple departments or teams within an organization.
Sharp, strategic instincts, meaning you’re fast on your feet and able to make confident strategic choices with minimal oversight
Experience hiring and managing a racially diverse team of advocacy, campaign, and/or political professionals to successfully meet ambitious goals.
Demonstrated experience creating winning plans for candidate campaigns.
Knowledge of targeted and coordinated paid media purchases for state and local candidates through direct mail, radio, social media, and other common methods.
Demonstrated commitment to racial and social justice and understanding of issues facing communities of color, immigrant communities, and low-to-moderate income families.
Qualifications (preferred)
Prior work for a candidate, a legislative campaign committee or other campaign committee.
Knowledge of campaign finance laws.
Working at a state convention and/or the Democratic National Convention, ideally in a state party staff capacity.
Benefits : Great benefits including; health care, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement, generous annual vacation time, sick days, 401K match, and holiday time off.
Equity and Inclusion : The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful in this role, the candidate must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse group of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Latinx, Muslim, Indigenous, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQ communities to apply. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dec 09, 2020
Full time
Job Description: Political Director Reports to: Executive Director Salary:$90,000-$120,000 Start date: Jan 2021 About The Democratic Party of Wisconsin: The DPW is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. In the 2021-22 cycle, DPW will drive a massive program to re-elect Governor Tony Evers, defeat Ron Johnson in order to ensure a Democratic US Senate majority, elect candidates up and down the ballot in spring and fall elections alike, and advocate on policy issues. DPW’s work—grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide—continues year-round, working with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding candidates who share our values and vision to join our team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive.
The Opportunity : This is an exciting opportunity to function as the political nerve center for Wisconsin Democratic politics best suited for a driven individual with strong interpersonal skills and senior political management experience. As the Political Director, you will oversee several teams covering a wide breadth of political and campaign activity in Wisconsin and will report to the Executive Director and act as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. You’ll be a primary liaison with the Governor’s team, the State Legislative Caucuses, our federal elected officials and candidates, as well as our partners in Labor, and our allies and friends in the broader Democratic movement. You’ll partner with the Senior Elections Director to execute coordinated table functions, and you’ll serve as the primary convener of the Chair’s “political brain trust.” You will lead our efforts to build and strengthen ties in racially diverse and underrepresented communities across the state by managing our Coalitions team. Our Candidate Services team will undergo a complete redesign under your leadership and will aim to help recruit and support local and legislative candidates. You will manage the Wisconsin Democratic State convention, under the leadership of the Party Affairs team, and provide support to County Parties and various subunits.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop and strengthen the Political Department, including identifying strategic opportunities for growth and success, as well as managing challenges.
Act as primary political advisor for the Chair, ED, and other department heads
Develop a whole new Candidate Services Department, focused on recruitment and building a pipeline of candidates and staffers
Prioritize deepening the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s work and presence in communities of color and lifting up the issues most important within them.
Coordinate political outreach with other departments, especially Elections, Communications, and Organizing, to ensure we are building and utilizing our coalition to its full potential.
Oversee the internal political affairs of the Party, including membership, state convention, regular Party leadership meetings, and our delegate selection process.
Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information with tact and discretion.
Guide candidates and the Candidate Services team through running competitive campaigns including creating campaign plans and executing paid media strategies.
Qualifications (required)
Growth mindset: ability to take and get feedback.
Relentlessly goal-oriented: enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals; willing to go over, under, around, or through any obstacle that gets in the way of meeting goals.
Cultural competency: able to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues, voters, and volunteers across lines of identity difference.
Keeps Calm in Stressful Situations -- has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
Experience working effectively across multiple departments or teams within an organization.
Sharp, strategic instincts, meaning you’re fast on your feet and able to make confident strategic choices with minimal oversight
Experience hiring and managing a racially diverse team of advocacy, campaign, and/or political professionals to successfully meet ambitious goals.
Demonstrated experience creating winning plans for candidate campaigns.
Knowledge of targeted and coordinated paid media purchases for state and local candidates through direct mail, radio, social media, and other common methods.
Demonstrated commitment to racial and social justice and understanding of issues facing communities of color, immigrant communities, and low-to-moderate income families.
Qualifications (preferred)
Prior work for a candidate, a legislative campaign committee or other campaign committee.
Knowledge of campaign finance laws.
Working at a state convention and/or the Democratic National Convention, ideally in a state party staff capacity.
Benefits : Great benefits including; health care, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement, generous annual vacation time, sick days, 401K match, and holiday time off.
Equity and Inclusion : The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful in this role, the candidate must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse group of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Latinx, Muslim, Indigenous, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQ communities to apply. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Job Description : Communications Director Reports to : Executive Director Salary : $88,000-$102,000 (annually) Start Date : January 2020 About the Democratic Party of Wisconsin : The DPW is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. In the 2021-22 cycle, DPW will drive a massive program to re-elect Governor Tony Evers, defeat Ron Johnson in order to ensure a Democratic US Senate majority, elect candidates up and down the ballot in spring and fall elections alike, and advocate on policy issues. DPW’s work—grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide—continues year-round, working with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding candidates who share our values and vision to join our team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive. The Opportunity : As a Communications Director, you will work closely with our elected partners, allies, and other stakeholders to develop and lead the execution of a comprehensive and ambitious communications plan, including both earned and paid media, to win Wisconsin’s spring 2021 elections, advance our goals in legislative fights including redistricting and the state budget, and prepare Democrats for success in the Governor, Senate, and other key races of 2022. In your role at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, you will play a key role in strengthening and amplifying Wisconsin’s Democratic “echo chamber,” ensuring partners and stakeholders are on-message and supporting our communications goals. As a member of the senior staff team, you will be a valued voice in strategic discussions, the overall owner of messaging for the party, and you will work closely with the Chair and Executive Director to advance DPW’s strategic goals in the press. Job Responsibilities:
Manage the Communications Department, including strategic planning, budgeting, hiring, and project management.
Serve as an on-the-record spokesperson for the party, maintaining relationships with key national and in-state press
Liaise, coordinate, and troubleshoot with allied campaigns and stakeholders to ensure unified, consistent Democratic messaging with Governor Evers and Democratic elected members and candidates up and down the ballot
Proactively seek media opportunities for the Chair and other Party spokespeople and allies, and develop pitches to secure national and key local bookings and interviews.
Prepare and provide talking points, background materials, and other prep materials for relevant staff.
Work closely with our Research Director to hold Ron Johnson and potential 2022 GOP Governor and downballot candidates accountable in the press and through paid communication
Work closely with our Digital department to ensure the messaging of the party in every venue is on brand and on point
Ensure that the messaging of DPW embodies the values of the party, is grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and seeks to meet the voters of Wisconsin where they are.
Qualifications (Required)
Growth Mindset - ability to take and implement feedback.
Relentlessly Goal Oriented - enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals.
Cultural Competency - able to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues, voters, and volunteers across lines of identity difference.
Keeps Calm in Stressful Situations -- has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
Demonstrably excellent verbal and written communication skills, in particular the distillation of complex issues into publicly digestible bites which spurs people to action.
Demonstrated ability to craft communications strategy to advance an organization or candidate’s objectives
Experience hiring and managing a team of communications professionals to successfully hit ambitious strategic messaging goals
Sharp, strategic instincts, meaning you’re fast on your feet and able to make confident strategic choices with minimal oversight
Previous experience interacting with members of the media
Qualifications (Preferred)
Election cycle experience in a communications role
Connections with Wisconsin politics and/or media
Benefits: Great benefits including; health care, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement, generous annual vacation time, sick days, 401K match, and holiday time off. Equity and Inclusion : The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful in this role, the candidate must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse group of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQ communities. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dec 09, 2020
Full time
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Job Description : Communications Director Reports to : Executive Director Salary : $88,000-$102,000 (annually) Start Date : January 2020 About the Democratic Party of Wisconsin : The DPW is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. In the 2021-22 cycle, DPW will drive a massive program to re-elect Governor Tony Evers, defeat Ron Johnson in order to ensure a Democratic US Senate majority, elect candidates up and down the ballot in spring and fall elections alike, and advocate on policy issues. DPW’s work—grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide—continues year-round, working with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding candidates who share our values and vision to join our team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive. The Opportunity : As a Communications Director, you will work closely with our elected partners, allies, and other stakeholders to develop and lead the execution of a comprehensive and ambitious communications plan, including both earned and paid media, to win Wisconsin’s spring 2021 elections, advance our goals in legislative fights including redistricting and the state budget, and prepare Democrats for success in the Governor, Senate, and other key races of 2022. In your role at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, you will play a key role in strengthening and amplifying Wisconsin’s Democratic “echo chamber,” ensuring partners and stakeholders are on-message and supporting our communications goals. As a member of the senior staff team, you will be a valued voice in strategic discussions, the overall owner of messaging for the party, and you will work closely with the Chair and Executive Director to advance DPW’s strategic goals in the press. Job Responsibilities:
Manage the Communications Department, including strategic planning, budgeting, hiring, and project management.
Serve as an on-the-record spokesperson for the party, maintaining relationships with key national and in-state press
Liaise, coordinate, and troubleshoot with allied campaigns and stakeholders to ensure unified, consistent Democratic messaging with Governor Evers and Democratic elected members and candidates up and down the ballot
Proactively seek media opportunities for the Chair and other Party spokespeople and allies, and develop pitches to secure national and key local bookings and interviews.
Prepare and provide talking points, background materials, and other prep materials for relevant staff.
Work closely with our Research Director to hold Ron Johnson and potential 2022 GOP Governor and downballot candidates accountable in the press and through paid communication
Work closely with our Digital department to ensure the messaging of the party in every venue is on brand and on point
Ensure that the messaging of DPW embodies the values of the party, is grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and seeks to meet the voters of Wisconsin where they are.
Qualifications (Required)
Growth Mindset - ability to take and implement feedback.
Relentlessly Goal Oriented - enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals.
Cultural Competency - able to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues, voters, and volunteers across lines of identity difference.
Keeps Calm in Stressful Situations -- has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
Demonstrably excellent verbal and written communication skills, in particular the distillation of complex issues into publicly digestible bites which spurs people to action.
Demonstrated ability to craft communications strategy to advance an organization or candidate’s objectives
Experience hiring and managing a team of communications professionals to successfully hit ambitious strategic messaging goals
Sharp, strategic instincts, meaning you’re fast on your feet and able to make confident strategic choices with minimal oversight
Previous experience interacting with members of the media
Qualifications (Preferred)
Election cycle experience in a communications role
Connections with Wisconsin politics and/or media
Benefits: Great benefits including; health care, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement, generous annual vacation time, sick days, 401K match, and holiday time off. Equity and Inclusion : The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful in this role, the candidate must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse group of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQ communities. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description : HR/Operations Assistant Reports to : Human Resources Director Salary : $38,000-$45,000/year, generous benefits package Start date: ASAP Location : Madison, WI - currently working remotely until further notice
Application Deadline: September 4th, 2020 (Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Deadlines may be shortened or extended as necessary. There is no guarantee this posting will remain open until the deadline or be closed on the deadline. This is suggested timeframe based on organization needs.)
About the Democratic Party of Wisconsin: For the next four years, Wisconsin state politics will carry an unprecedented intensity and level of historical significance. Analysts agree Wisconsin is the state most likely to tip the Electoral College in the 2020 presidential election. And with redistricting on the horizon, the 2020 state legislative elections will shape the state and nation’s political future for a decade to come. And in 2022, the state will hold deeply competitive and consequential statewide elections, including for Governor, US Senator, and newly drawn legislative districts.
For the sake of the states's future - and the nation's - the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW) seeks an intelligent, personable, organized, self-starting individuals to join our team.
The Opportunity: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is seeking an Operations Assistant. The Operations Assistant will serve as an essential part of the state operations team, working closely with the Senior Operations Director and Operations Director to support the overall goals of the Democratic part of Wisconsin. The ideal applicant works well in fast-paced environments, can effectively communicate within our team and across departments, and has organizing or operations experience. This position requires some flexible hours and eagerness to assist on any task. This is a termed position through November 15, 2020.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assist with hiring process including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding • Help with operational tasks such as budgeting and purchasing • Assist the Accounts Payable and Receivable teams by monitoring and tracking invoices and contributions. • Navigate confidential and sensitive employee information • Assist in managing schedules of the HR Director, Operations Director, and Senior Operations Director. • Assist the HR Team with benefits administration, employee information tracking, and other general HR administrative tasks. • Support the operations/HR team with additional special projects as needed
Qualifications (Required):
• Ability to manage employee information sensitively and carefully. • Strong organization skills and attention to detail • Strong interpersonal skills, customer service attitude, and ability to communicate with people from many backgrounds • Proficient in GSuite tools (drive, sheets, docs, slides) • Flexible, adaptable, creative, and solutions-oriented • Ability to manage details and stay on top of multiple tasks, large and small, at once • Growth Mindset - ability to take and implement feedback. • Relentlessly Goal Oriented - enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals. Keeps calm in stressful situations. Has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done. • Cultural Competency - able to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues, voters, and volunteers who identify as POCI and across lines of difference.
Qualifications (Preferred):
• Previous HR experience • Previous administrative experience
Benefits : Great benefits including health care, dental, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement, generous annual vacation time, sick days, and holiday time off.
Equity and Inclusion: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful in this role, the candidate must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse group of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQ communities. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aug 28, 2020
Full time
Job Description : HR/Operations Assistant Reports to : Human Resources Director Salary : $38,000-$45,000/year, generous benefits package Start date: ASAP Location : Madison, WI - currently working remotely until further notice
Application Deadline: September 4th, 2020 (Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Deadlines may be shortened or extended as necessary. There is no guarantee this posting will remain open until the deadline or be closed on the deadline. This is suggested timeframe based on organization needs.)
About the Democratic Party of Wisconsin: For the next four years, Wisconsin state politics will carry an unprecedented intensity and level of historical significance. Analysts agree Wisconsin is the state most likely to tip the Electoral College in the 2020 presidential election. And with redistricting on the horizon, the 2020 state legislative elections will shape the state and nation’s political future for a decade to come. And in 2022, the state will hold deeply competitive and consequential statewide elections, including for Governor, US Senator, and newly drawn legislative districts.
For the sake of the states's future - and the nation's - the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW) seeks an intelligent, personable, organized, self-starting individuals to join our team.
The Opportunity: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is seeking an Operations Assistant. The Operations Assistant will serve as an essential part of the state operations team, working closely with the Senior Operations Director and Operations Director to support the overall goals of the Democratic part of Wisconsin. The ideal applicant works well in fast-paced environments, can effectively communicate within our team and across departments, and has organizing or operations experience. This position requires some flexible hours and eagerness to assist on any task. This is a termed position through November 15, 2020.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assist with hiring process including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding • Help with operational tasks such as budgeting and purchasing • Assist the Accounts Payable and Receivable teams by monitoring and tracking invoices and contributions. • Navigate confidential and sensitive employee information • Assist in managing schedules of the HR Director, Operations Director, and Senior Operations Director. • Assist the HR Team with benefits administration, employee information tracking, and other general HR administrative tasks. • Support the operations/HR team with additional special projects as needed
Qualifications (Required):
• Ability to manage employee information sensitively and carefully. • Strong organization skills and attention to detail • Strong interpersonal skills, customer service attitude, and ability to communicate with people from many backgrounds • Proficient in GSuite tools (drive, sheets, docs, slides) • Flexible, adaptable, creative, and solutions-oriented • Ability to manage details and stay on top of multiple tasks, large and small, at once • Growth Mindset - ability to take and implement feedback. • Relentlessly Goal Oriented - enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals. Keeps calm in stressful situations. Has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done. • Cultural Competency - able to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues, voters, and volunteers who identify as POCI and across lines of difference.
Qualifications (Preferred):
• Previous HR experience • Previous administrative experience
Benefits : Great benefits including health care, dental, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement, generous annual vacation time, sick days, and holiday time off.
Equity and Inclusion: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful in this role, the candidate must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse group of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQ communities. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
