What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant to the Chair position at Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee?
Assistant to the Chair
The Assistant to the Chair will support the Chair of the DSCC in their DSCC-related activities. They will work cross-departmentally to serve as the hub for all Chair scheduling, logistics, and operations within the DSCC. The Assistant will be a member of the Finance team and report to the Senate Services Director and the Finance Director. Significant travel may be required, including evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities include:
The Assistant to the Chair will support the Chair of the DSCC in their DSCC-related activities. They will work cross-departmentally to serve as the hub for all Chair scheduling, logistics, and operations within the DSCC. The Assistant will be a member of the Finance team and report to the Senate Services Director and the Finance Director. Significant travel may be required, including evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities include:
- Chair Scheduling and Coordination
- Manage the Chair’s schedule for DSCC obligations;
- Book and coordinate travel for the Chair;
- Draft and maintain travel itineraries for the Chair;
- Travel with the Chair on DSCC-related travel;
- Coordinate with members of the Finance team to prepare materials for the Chair;
- Assist with call time duties as assigned.
- Senate Services
- Assist the Senate Services Director with engaging the Democratic caucus in DSCC activities, including recruitment, tracking, and travel booking;
- Assist with contribution processing as needed;
- Manage the donor thank you program.
Candidates must have:
- At least 2 – 3 years of work experience;
- Experience staffing an elected official;
- Some scheduling experience;
- Demonstrated ability to practice discretion, as position entails wide-ranging access to highly sensitive political, personnel, and labor relations information;
- Clear and concise communication style with excellent interpersonal skills;
- Exceptional attention to detail.
The ideal candidate will also have the majority of the following qualifications:
- Experience managing the schedule of a Member of Congress or Senator;
- General knowledge of the Democratic Senate Caucus and commitment to restoring the Democratic majority in the Senate;
- Some experience with campaign fundraising or managing principal call time;
- Some experience using NGP or another fundraising database;
- A valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Healthcare benefits are offered to all employees.
This position requires in-person work at DSCC headquarters in Washington, DC.
