Operations Associate - CA & DC - New Ground Strategies

Operations Associate

Location and Timeline: Strong candidates could be considered for a remote position, but we have a strong preference for someone based in or around Pasadena, CA or Washington DC. This position is temporary with a flexible mid-June start date and will run until November 15, 2024.

About Us: Verdugo Strategies (VS) provides campaign operations support to Democratic and progressive campaigns and organizations nationwide. 

Position: VS is seeking an Operations Associate to support our community outreach projects around the country. The Operations Associate will report directly to the Operations Director and will support other team members. This is a full-time position paid at $4,50​​0 - $5,500 per month, commensurate on experience. Someone that is highly detail oriented and has previous experience in a customer or tech support position would be especially well suited for this role.
 

Responsibilities:

• Review weekly timesheets for accuracy and completeness
• Support weekly and bi-weekly payroll for paid canvass staff
• Assist field and ops staff with payroll and HR software technical support
• Support leadership in refining and improving processes
• Supporting field operations by responding promptly to requests for travel bookings, staff housing, program vehicles, and more
• Work with program leadership to manage the daily flow and shipment of supplies to canvassers programs around the country
• Prepare and process reimbursements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Growth Mindset - ability to take and implement feedback.
• Relentlessly Goal Oriented - enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals. Keeps calm in stressful situations. Has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during busy times, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
• Cultural Competency - able to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and others who identify as POCI and across lines of difference.
• Excellent Organizational Skills - Prior experience demonstrating the ability to prioritize and manage details to efficiently multi-task.
• Exceptional Communication Skills - Has exceptional written and verbal competencies and shows an aptitude to handle difficult conversations.
• Proficient with digital campaign tools such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Slack, etc.
• Commitment to advancing progressive values at the local, state, and federal level.

VS is an equal-opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce and electorate. We especially strongly encourage those with close ties to Black, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQIA communities to apply.

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