[Hiring] Special Assistant @Florida Democratic Party

Role Description

We are seeking a proactive and organized staffer to join our team as a Special Assistant for at least twenty hours per week. The Special Assistant will play a pivotal role in supporting the Chair and Executive Director in ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities.

• Assist the Chair and Executive Director by providing comprehensive support on a day-to-day basis to execute meetings and approvals.
• Manage the meeting calendar and scheduling for the Chair and Executive Director.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and memos for internal and external meetings, ensuring all relevant information is accurately documented and disseminated.
• Work with the operations team to plan travel and secure travel arrangements.
• Travel with the Chair and Executive Director as needed.
• Oversee special projects and support campaign operations as needed.
• Elevate tasks and action items to the appropriate staff person or department, ensuring timely follow-up and completion.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Dedication to Democratic principles and ideals.
• Proven experience in a similar role providing high-level administrative support, preferably in a political or nonprofit organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise memos, emails, and reports.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, as required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder, per FEC regulations.

Company Description

The Florida Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The FDP is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.