SUMMARY:
The Blue Lab is a Democratic campaign infrastructure incubator, focused on cultivating the next generation of candidates and campaigners with a purposeful focus on state legislative races. The Blue Lab has partnered with the New Hampshire Democratic Party to support candidates in state legislative races. Blue Lab is currently seeking paid Associates.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Blue Lab Associates work directly with the New Hampshire Democratic Party (NHDP) to support Democratic candidates for State Representative in New Hampshire.
Associates are responsible for a variety of tasks, including:
Ensure implementation of candidate’s vision, values, and path to victory during the campaign
Contribute to and help set strategic goals of the campaign
Collaborate with New Hampshire Democratic Town Committees to develop organizing tactics
Work in tandem with Democratic Town Committees to prepare and organize efforts
EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must be a current New Hampshire resident or student. Our Associates come from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds, including history, political science, journalism, business, environmental science, and international relations. No prior campaign experience is necessary for the program.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong experience with social media platforms
Self-starter (high motivation and strong work ethic) with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
Ability to work with candidates to achieve key goals and tasks on a daily basis
Execution-focused and works productively under deadlines
Strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills
Collaborative team-player with great interpersonal skills: possesses ability to maintain a trustworthy relationship with the candidate, staff, and supporters
Service-minded
Understanding of and exemplifying NHDP’s values, serving as a role model of the vision and values set by the party
Growth mindset: openness to feedback, willingness to learn, and desire to grow with the team
SALARY, SCHEDULE & LOCATION:
Associates will be paid $15/hour rate
Associates are expected to complete at least 20-25 hours per week through the semester
Located in person at the NH Democratic Party HQ in Concord and other regional offices
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and operating on a rolling schedule, with upcoming orientation dates on June 1st and July 1st. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Sara Axson at axson@thebluelab.org
The Blue Lab
The Blue Lab is a political incubator with a mission of cultivating the next generation of campaign leaders and lowering the barrier to entry for first-time, minority, and female candidates, in order to create lasting Democratic infrastructure. The Blue Lab has worked in Massachusetts for a decade, training over 400 students and working with dozens of campaigns at the federal, state and local level. Our alumni have gone on to work in campaigns at all levels in multiple states and in state houses, city halls and Capitol Hill.
New Hampshire Democratic Party
New Hampshire Democrats stand for policies that support strong, healthy communities and families, a strong economy with opportunities for growth and a fundamental system of fairness and justice. Democrats are committed to spurring job creation, building our infrastructure, and bringing fairness and opportunity to our economy and our civic life. We believe that healthy communities and strong families are essential to the well-being of our citizens and to our ability to foster business development and a vibrant economy. We are committed to upholding the right of every eligible voter to cast their ballot free from unnecessary restrictions. We pledge a government that works collaboratively across the aisle to address the issues that matter to the people of New Hampshire.
The New Hampshire Democratic Party and the Blue Lab are equal opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive workplace. The NHDP and Blue Lab are dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all our employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin or disability.