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Title: Associate
Location: Oregon & SW Washington
This application is currently closed. We are reviewing submissions and will be reaching out to candidates as appropriate. If you have any questions, please contact info@praxispolitical.com.
Currently Hiring
Title: Associate
Location: Oregon & SW Washington
About the Role
The Associate serves as a utility player, helping across multiple projects and working with multiple Praxis team members. This role is ideal for someone who is starting out in their career in politics and is interested in learning about a wide variety of services and projects. The ability to stay on top of multiple tasks, deliver assignments in a timely manner, and ask questions or communicate about challenges will all help someone excel in this role.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop political outreach lists and trackers; conduct outreach for clients
- Produce first drafts of communications content (social media, email blasts, legislative testimony, etc.); assist with proofreading and publishing/submission of materials
- Technical assistance with materials production and graphic design
- Event support, including coordination and in-person staffing
- Assist with meeting requests and scheduling during legislative session
- Assist with research, including donor research, and information collection, as needed
- Support senior staff with scheduling or other specific tasks, as needed
- Comfort and ability to learn and utilize a variety of platforms and databases
- Occasional needs to pick up or drop off materials
Compensation & Benefits
- Our starting offer would be around $50,000 and a strong candidate could push that number up a bit
- We work remotely; Episodic travel for client meetings or the legislative session will be required
- We provide medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- We offer a 401K/IRA retirement plan with matching contributions after six months
- Employees receive 15 days of paid time off a year and are encouraged to take it, plus 8 observed holidays and a winter holiday break
About Praxis
Praxis is an advocacy firm operating in Oregon & Washington specializing in public affairs, electoral campaigns, and issue advocacy. Some examples of what we do include:
- Supporting efforts to pass legislation with communications & coalition building
- Assisting local governments with communications & community engagement
- Providing ongoing communications support or strategic planning to nonprofits
- Helping pass ballot measures and elect candidates to office
Additional Notes
- Travel & Drivers License are required
- Ability to speak and write in languages other than English is a plus but not required
- Experience with social media, graphic design, photography, or videography is a plus but not required
We are an equal opportunity employer with a deep commitment to increasing the diversity of the political profession; professionals of color, women, and others who have been historically left out of the political process are encouraged to apply. Please apply by completing the below form. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a flexible start date. Send any questions to info@praxispolitical.com.
Apply for the Associate Position
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