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The States Project (TSP) connects the importance of state legislatures to every aspect of our lives and brings together communities to help build a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous future for all.
Our electoral work focuses on winning governing majorities in the states by making state legislative campaigns more effective and better-funded. Our policy work provides nonpartisan tools and resources that connect a diverse community of state lawmakers committed to improving lives for the people they serve. We do it because we believe that state legislatures are the strongest force for change in this country.
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Position: Political Associate
Location: National. 100% Remote, with 5-10% of expected travel for in-person team meetings and events
Deadline to Apply: June 7, 2024
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please be advised this is a specially funded position that will not exceed December 31, 2024.
The Opportunity:
The Associate will support the Political Team in impacting the balance of power in state legislative chambers. The political team works to ensure that candidates have the tools and support they need to win elected office.
This position reports directly to the VP of Political Strategy and will act as a key support for the team, including helping to coordinate Political team activities and meetings; oversee the accurate tracking of data and information, creation of materials, proactively managing deadlines, drafting internal and external communication, and supporting team members with administrative tasks.
The successful candidate will possess excellent project execution skills, organizational skills, attention to detail and critical thinking abilities. Relevant knowledge of political campaigns, government, policy and/or the public sector is a plus.
We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at The States Project. Women, people of color, trans/genderqueer people, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are especially encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
The position offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits currently offered include 75% paid coverage of medical, dental, and vision for individuals and families, basic life insurance, an employee assistance program, unlimited PTO, flex hours, 401(k) matching, an annual professional development, wellness, and work-from-home stipend, and paid family leave.
Compensation:
The salary for this position is $75,000 per year.*
*The pay rate or range noted for this position is in compliance with NYC’s PayTransparency Act and other state and local laws.
TSP does not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. TSP values diversity and strongly encourages women, individuals with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, religious beliefs, and military backgrounds to apply.
TSP complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact People & Culture, Logan Booker at Logan@statesproject.org.
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