Administrative Assistant to the Southeast Regional Director

The Working Families Party is seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative and Program Assistant to support the Southeast Regional Director. The role involves managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and supporting the execution of the Bet on Us program.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an administrative or assistant role, preferably in a political or nonprofit setting
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle a dynamic work environment
• Strong competency with Google Suite, particularly Google Sheets
• Competency with general office technology and equipment
• Ability to occasionally move boxes and printed materials weighing up to 20 pounds
• Experience on electoral or issue campaigns preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with campaign technology such as Mobilize, EveryAction, NGPVAN, Action Network, ActBlue preferred
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a variety of staff, vendors, allies, and WFP members
• Demonstrated experience working without direct day-to-day supervision and working independently to meet inflexible deadlines set by state and federal law
• Extreme organization skills and detail orientation
• Deeply ingrained habit of always double checking work
• Patience and empathy when coordinating with colleagues on high stress political campaigns
• Some tolerance for change and uncertainty during election and legislative seasons
• Strong project management skills preferred
• Willingness to travel occasionally for program and logistical support
• Demonstrated commitment to the communities Working Families represents

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off