State Legislative Advisor
Company: 314 Action
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
State Legislative AdvisorStarting Salary:
$90,000-$98,000Location: Washington, D.C.Travel Requirements:
25-50%Reports To: State Legislative Candidate Support LeadTimeline:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a projected
early-Q1 start date.Position Summary314 Action is a grassroots
community of over 6 million people working to elect scientists who
will use science and facts to address some of our most pressing
issues like climate change and health care. -In 2020, we helped
flip U.S. Senate seats in Arizona and Colorado by drafting Capt.
Mark Kelly and former Gov. John Hickenlooper to successfully run
for office. After raising more than $22 million in grassroots
donations, 314 Action helped elect nearly 20 scientists at the
federal level and over 100 scientists at the state and local
levels. Of these scientists, 57% were women, 23% were candidates of
color, and 24% were first-time candidates for public office.314
Action and its mission to elect scientists at all levels of
government have been featured in pieces by numerous news outlets,
including , , , , , and . In its first year, 314 Action's SL&M
Program has supported about 400 candidates and developed scalable
systems for recruiting, supporting, and electing candidates with
STEM backgrounds to offices foundational to impacting our country's
most pressing issues, like climate change and abortion access.314
Action is looking for a State Legislative Advisor to join our
growing State Legislative Candidate Support Team. The State
Legislative Advisor is a key member of the 314 candidate
team--guiding candidates from launch to election day to provide
support, coaching, and guidance through the campaign and beyond.
They will also build relationships with in-state partners and
campaign staff to develop strong campaigns that can win and elect
more STEM professionals to office.Responsibilities Include
Candidate support and coaching
Serve as the primary 314 point of
contact for state legislative races; ensure endorsed candidates
have a positive onboarding experience and receive support at all
phases of their campaign.Coach campaigns to ensure our endorsed
candidates use campaign best practices to run strong programs and
make them competitive, Examples include:
Write campaign plansBuild cashflow,
fundraising, and field trackersDevelop efficient calltime and
digital fundraising operationsThinking through if and when to
pollRecruit, interview, and help hire campaign staffKeep 314 CRM
up-to-date on campaign progress; provide regular updates on
endorsed campaigns.Strategic guidance on organizational support
Identify and recommend creative ways
to drive 314 support to endorsed campaignsUse your experience to
improve the 314 SL&M program and test moonshot ideas.Partner
outreach
Develop and maintain partnerships to
build momentum for STEM candidates on-the-ground and further
organizational goals.Recruitment and endorsement support
Advise potential STEM candidates who
are considering running for office in the future.Work with the
Endorsement Associate and other partners as necessary for
endorsement rollouts.Preferred Qualifications
Self starter with at least 2 full
cycles of political campaign and electoral experience.At least 1
cycle at a state legislative caucus, LEAD organization, or another
in-state partner that provides substantive candidate coaching and
campaign services work.Strong relationship-building skills and the
ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively
about their status and outcomesConflict resolution skills and
experience giving candidates critical, constructive feedback in a
professional manner
Ability to work independently for
extended periods of time in a remote environmentAbility to work in
a fast paced environment under tight deadlinesA creative
problem-solver
Optimism!We're looking for people who
are passionate about state legislatures and electing STEM
professionals to office. Even if you don't meet all these
qualifications, but have relevant skills, still apply! We're
looking for the best fit for our team and
candidates.Benefits:Full-time employees of 314 Action will have
access to the following benefits:
100% employer paid premiums for
dental, vision, and platinum health insurance401k Retirement Plan
with up to 6% employer matching$500 Quarterly Tech Stipend$100
Monthly Transit Benefit for eligible employees located in DC and
Philadelphia.Up to 15 days of paid vacation time per yearUp to 10
days of paid sick leave per year11 paid holidays per year.
Additionally, our offices are closed between Christmas Eve and New
Year's Day. Other religious holidays can be taken as extra paid
days off for those who observe religions.Holidays can be taken as
extra paid days off for those who observe religions.
Hybrid work environment: While in
person attendance is required, 314 will continue to offer
occasional remote work options for all staff.How to ApplyInterested
candidates should apply online via this online application form.
This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled.
If you'd like more information about the opportunity prior to
applying, please feel free to set up a time with Drew Proctor by
emailing drew@314action.org. Thank you for your interest.COVID-19
PolicyAll 314 Action employees are required to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 as a condition of their employment.Equal
Employment Opportunity Policy314 Action provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to
all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Powered by
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