ABOUT OHIO
Over the next two years, Ohio Democrats (ODP) will build an organization to win highly-consequential
elections up and down the ballot. With new leadership comes a new vision for our Party, refocusing on
the core fundamentals that move the needle. ODP is building back better as a focused, modern, and
nimble force to elect Democrats statewide now and in the future.
In 2025, Ohio Democrats must re-engage communities, county parties, and voters to build a stronger
coalition. Our coalition’s primary focus will be inclusivity, voter education, and mobilization. This
department is dedicated to equipping our base and constituencies to elect quality democrats to make
Ohio a battleground state, and win in 2025-2026.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Ohio Democrats seek a capable, detail-oriented Special Assistant to manage the movement of and the
scheduling of the Chair. The Special Assistant will support the efficiency of the Chair and report directly
to the Deputy Executive Director.
ROLE OVERVIEW
● Coordinates and manages the Chair’s calendar and travel schedule; arranges all
internal/external meetings, manages the agenda and meeting notes
● Travels with the Chair on a daily basis, ensuring that she arrives to her destination in a timely
manner with all necessary materials
● Briefs the Chair on all scheduling activities and requests of the ODP Exec and Senior Staff and
briefs ODP Exec and Senior Staff on Chair’s meetings and calls
● Manages memos and other items as needed to prepare the Chair for her daily meetings
● Makes reservations for the Chair's air travel, ground transportation, and lodging
● Manages and responds to all correspondence coming into the Chair’s email, including reviewing
and responding to all invitations
● Assesses all incoming materials, deciding the priority of those requiring the chair’s attention and
takes action on all others as needed
● Composes, organizes, and prioritizes incoming email, determining what information can be
answered directly, requires the immediate attention of the Chair, or should be directed to
another party within the organization.
● Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
● At least 2 years of paid experience in organizing volunteers or community members around
issues or Democratic campaigns. Prior scheduling experience preferred
● Candidate located in Akron, Cleveland, or Northeast Ohio preferred
● Excellent in interpersonal and customer service skills
● Clear, effective, high-quality writer
● Highly communicative - responsive to internal and external requests, emails, and calls, within
reason
● Multitasker - Able to juggle multiple activities yet not lose focus on top priorities or let
something slip through the cracks
● Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple
projects and competing priorities
● Committed to the values and practices of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
with the ability to take feedback and learn
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
● Passionate and thoughtful about what and how they do work and whom they work with;
● Resilient, resourceful, and adaptive to priority shifts and change (big and small);
● Kind but willing to apply soft elbows when needed;
● Realistic but positive in outlook, not ego- or turf-driven, able to focus on opportunities when
faced with challenges;
● Collaborative by nature;
● Fully invested in the success of Ohio Democrats.
The salary will be $5,000 per month and full benefits including PTO as needed, health insurance and
optional vision and dental insurance. The hourly expectation will fluctuate depending on the
campaign cycle, but will be a minimum of 40 hours per week. Housing will not be provided.
To apply, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/c54SkHSj7MeYyuym8
Ohio Democrats recognize our success requires a diverse mix of talented people. We are focused on
building a staff that is diverse in race, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, religion,
ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Candidates
of color, women, LGBTQIA, and more are encouraged to apply.