The Ohio Democratic Party: Special Assistant

LOCATION

1312 POPPY HILLS DR OH

SALARY

5000 / Monthly

COMPANY

The Ohio Democratic Party

DEPARTMENT

Operations

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Party

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

https://forms.gle/c54SkHSj7MeYyuym8

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.