Hiring: Executive Assistant
Summary of Position
Employment type: Full-time
Reports to: Campaign Manager
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Salary:$4500 per month
Start date: September 3, 2024
Application deadline: August 23, 2024
Tammy Baldwin for Senate is seeking an Executive Assistant who will be responsible for driving and staffing the Senator at campaign events. The Executive Assistant will be critical to ensuring the Senator’s timely travel around the state and in keeping the campaign running smoothly.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and a strong team player. The position requires discretion at all times and an understanding of the magnitude of handling confidential information professionally.
This position requires the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, often involving switching back and forth between tasks based on their importance.
This position also requires an individual with a valid driver’s license, a high comfort level driving a campaign vehicle in all parts of Wisconsin and a clean driving record.
Responsibilities
Drive the Senator to and from events
Staff the Senator at campaign events
Serve as liaison between the candidate and staff while on campaign trips
Review the Senator’s schedule to ensure that it is accurate and the Senator has everything she needs every day
Work with staff to ensure the candidate is properly briefed before going into meetings and events
Assist scheduler with planning and logistics for campaign trips
Attend to other various candidate needs as directed by candidate or campaign staff
Ensuring maintenance upkeep schedule is followed for campaign vehicle
Qualifications
A valid driver's license and willingness to drive the campaign vehicle, a mid-size SUV
A clean driving record
Ability to remain highly organized and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
A strong ability to remain calm under pressure and solve problems quickly
Strong teamwork skills, fostering effective collaboration with colleagues and peers
Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to meet deadlines
Compensation
$4500 per month
Mileage reimbursement for campaign travel in personal vehicle
Benefits options include: health, dental, vision, group-term and supplemental life, short and long-term insurances, 401(k), employee assistance plan, and more
This is a bargaining unit position with the IBEW
How to Apply
Email a resume to TBFSResumes@gmail.com with the subject line “Executive Assistant.” In the body of your email, please include a brief (250 words or less) response to the following prompt: “Why are you interested in the Executive Assistant role with Tammy’s campaign?”
You will be contacted if chosen for an interview.
Senator Baldwin and her campaign believe strongly in creating a welcoming work environment for everyone. The Campaign is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions) gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.
Tammy Baldwin for Senate requires all employees to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccination status as prescribed by the CDC as a condition of employment, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law. If you seek a reasonable accommodation in relation to the campaign’s COVID-19 policy, you should speak to the HR team prior to reporting to an office location.