Operations Assistant at DCCC

, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Organization, Detail Orientation, Collaboration, Prioritization, Urgency, Flexibility, Teamwork, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Relationship Building, Multicultural Competence, Scheduling, Vendor Management, Supply Management

Industry

Political Organizations

Description

Description Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer Department: Administration Work Location: In-Office (DC Headquarters) Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Non-Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: No The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and protecting the House majority. Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle. Position Summary: The primary responsibility of the Operations Assistant is to be the first point of contact for DCCC guests and to help manage the daily operations of the DCCC offices. This role will manage reception and supply needs for the committee and will be stationed at the front desk of the office. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, detail oriented, collaborative, and excited to work in a fast-paced environment. This position requires the employee to be in-person at the headquarters office, with no work from home opportunities. Standard office hours are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. Responsibilities: Providing excellent customer service as the first contact for guests of the DCCC and members of the Democratic Caucus, including monitoring the Committee's main phone line, greeting and checking in guests, and managing the cafés and open areas Working with the HR team to welcome new hires - creating badges, setting up desk spaces, running orientations, and providing tours of the office Working as the first point of contact for staffers who have questions Ordering and refilling/maintaining office supplies as needed, and responding to staff supply order requests Acting as primary contact for the front desk security, working directly with vendors to ensure access to the building and submitting maintenance requests Managing calendars for conference rooms and providing scheduling support to the Operations team Collaborating with the Operations team to schedule/manage regular staff events and trainings, along with other events at our headquarters office Supporting the Operations team in managing the DCCC Internship program Providing support to the full Operations team with contracts, vendor payments, staff travel, deployment, and transportation benefits management Forwarding voicemails to the correct departments Performing other duties as needed to ensure the success of the entire Operations team Requirements Some administrative experience, or internship experience; preferably in a customer service environment Ability to work in-office 5 days a week Ability to prioritize multiple tasks Work with a sense of urgency and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment Experience working in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility and teamwork Skilled and thoughtful communicator who can effectively work with people from a variety of experiences and backgrounds Strong attention to detail Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels Why You Should Work Here: We recognize and reward hard work Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC Equity and inclusion are actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels regarding hiring, contracting, and political strategy Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days) Paid parental leave Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC Pet Insurance Discount Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC Monthly mobile phone stipend Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only) Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only) Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only) Employee Assistance Program Employee Resource Groups Diversity Mission Statement: The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors. Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy: DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is serving as the first point of contact for DCCC guests and managing daily office operations, including reception duties and handling supply needs from the front desk.