Are you a project management whiz or an organized, detail-oriented pro with a passion for people or politics? Do you love the idea of developing expertise in more than one area--from marketing to program development to event planning? Join our fiercely talented team and advance your career in association management and the exciting, fast-paced field of political consulting.
What do we do?
We provide professional development, recognition and networking opportunities that help our members (political consultants) win more candidate and public affairs campaigns while upholding the highest ethical business practices.
Why do we do what we do?
Political consultants are passionate about winning elections and advancing causes, and we are passionate about providing the resources, networking, and educational programs to help them achieve that goal and grow their businesses. We also fight to protect political free speech, a foundation of our democracy.
As the Coordinator, Programs, you will have the opportunity to work in several crucial areas of the Association’s operations:
Event Support:
- Assist with event logistics, marketing, sponsorship maintenance, speaker management, and website and system maintenance
Membership Support:
- Assist with the implementation and execution of membership marketing initiatives.
- Update the membership database to ensure data accuracy and manipulate data as needed.
- Assist with compiling prospective member lists
Awards Program Administration:
- Support annual awards programs, including Campaign Excellence, Top Ops and 40 Under 40
- Administer the Pollie Awards Contest, including building and maintenance of contest site, entry recruitment, judging and scoring,
- Ensure trophy fulfillment, including inventory management and shipment tracking.
- Coordinate materials for award ceremonies.
- Produce awards booklets for distribution at awards ceremonies.
- Create and distribute weekly and post-award program reports.
Customer Service:
- Respond promptly to all award program and member and non-member inquiries, ensuring excellent customer service.
- Address member needs efficiently and effectively, maintaining a high level of professionalism.
This position is fully remote, with occasional in-person meetings in the DC-Metro area as needed. Some travel to AAPC events is also required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- One to two years of customer service or project management experience preferred
- Comfortable working in a remote, work-from-home environment
- Local to the Washington DC-Metro area and able to attend in-person meetings as scheduled
- Willingness to work off-peak hours surrounding events and Awards programs.
- Ability to travel to AAPC events as required.
Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
- Willingness to learn and become proficient in YourMembership, WordPress, Informz, Openwater and other required applications.
- Excellent interpersonal, communications and organizational skills
- Ability to execute strong member/customer service skills when working with volunteers and members
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects.
- Capable of working independently and in a collaborative team environment with a positive attitude.
Reports to: Director of Meetings and Operations, AAPC
Please submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements when applying.
The Perks
You’ll enjoy a generous benefits package, including 401k matching, office closure from December 24th - January 1st and more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you located in the Washington, DC-Metro area?
Work Location: Remote