Political Associate

The Mission

Mark Kelly for Senate is the campaign organization for Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. Re-elected to a six-year term in 2022 after a ground-breaking win in the 2020 special election, Senator Kelly is a proven leader in the Senate and an independent voice for Arizonans. Mark Kelly for Senate is continuing to build its team by hiring a full-time Political Associate to support the campaign’s political operations.

Mark Kelly for Senate provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familiar status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Opportunity

This role will work closely with our political team in supporting the campaign’s political programs. They will assist with stakeholder tracking and engagement, event support, political research, briefing memos, and other political programming as needed.

On Mark Kelly for Senate, we believe success comes from trying new things. Growth, collaboration, and creativity are fundamental to our success. We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking individual with a passion for electing democrats to grow and manage our off-cycle efforts.

Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, self-starters with an interest in Democratic politics, have a strong work ethic and a willingness to take ownership of wide-ranging responsibilities, and be able to multitask and work in fast-paced environments.

Duties

• Support the political team in building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, candidates, organizations, and community leaders.
• Maintain tracking and communication systems for supporters, stakeholders, endorsements, and other political relationships.
• Support the candidate's political schedule; draft and prepare materials for meetings and events.
• Monitor political news and developments relevant to the campaign.
• Support the campaign's endorsement process, including scheduling, tracking materials, and announcements.
• Help coordinate and staff campaign events, meetings, rallies, and other political engagements.
• Coordinate with surrogates, validators, and other campaign participants as needed.
• Conduct research on candidates, elected officials, organizations, and key constituencies.
• Support other political programs as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Clear organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects at the same time
• Ability to obtain reliable transportation to complete the job duties as outlined above
• Previous campaign experience is preferred but not required

Logistics

• Level: Associate
• Salary: $5,000 monthly
• Location: Phoenix, AZ or Washington, DC (remote but must be based in either city)
• Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental benefits under the terms of the campaign's insurance plans
• Leave: Mark Kelly for Senate maintains competitive time-off benefits, including 12 days of vacation per year.
• Job Type/Hours: This is a full-time position and its schedule will vary based on the needs of the campaign and point in the cycle, and is likely to require evening and weekend work over the course of the election cycle.
• Travel: May require travel throughout Arizona
• Union: This is a union role

We are committed to keeping this process as transparent and equitable as possible. To do so, please refrain from reaching out to hiring managers directly before the interview process.