Ohioans Amy Acton and David Pepper: Operations Associate

Operations Associate

Ideal Start Date
: rolling basis

Reports to
:
Deputy Operations Director

Employment type
:
Full-time

Location
:
Columbus, Ohio

Salary
: $5,000 monthly

Final date to receive applications
:
Applications accepted and considered on a rolling basis.

Ohioans for Amy Acton is seeking an Operations Associate to join our campaign staff. This role will be a key part of our logistical and operational team, and will support the Deputy Operations Director in areas of administration, scheduling, and advance.

You’re an ideal candidate if you have strong time and organizational management skills, are a diligent communicator, and are comfortable working closely with a high level principal. This role requires close attention to detail, dependability, and a willingness to problem-solve, as well as a high level of emotional intelligence.

• Supporting the Deputy Operations Director with administrative tasks, including:
• Managing office needs and supplies
• Building and maintaining tracking systems for meetings, contacts with stakeholders, and public facing events
• Receipt tracking & reporting on spending to the Operations Director and Campaign Manager
• Taking notes and distributing meeting agendas as needed
• Supporting the Deputy Operations Director with tasks, including:
• Coordinating with vendors for needs at events
• Maintaining inventories of physical assets, such as stickers, posters, t-shirts, etc.
• Maintaining tracking documents for events, such as RSVP lists, to-do lists and agendas, receipts, among other items.
• Staffing events around the state as needed to support the Deputy Operations Director
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

• At least 1 cycle of work experience on a campaign, or 2 years of equivalent experience in operations or scheduling
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good humor, flexibility in the face of changing circumstances, and the ability to quickly adapt and problem-solve
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced, shifting environment and keep up with breaking news
• Willingness to learn, share, and collaborate across departments
• Willingness to work long hours and irregular campaign hours, including nights and weekends

• Experience managing interns
• Experience staffing a high level principal
• Additional consideration will be given to candidates with Ohio ties

• Salary: $5,000 per month
• Benefits options include: health, dental, vision
• Leave:
  Paid time off will be available per campaign policy.
• Hours:
  
  This position’s schedule will vary based on the needs of the campaign and point in the cycle, and is likely to require evening and weekend work over the course of the election cycle.

Please email your resume and cover letter to  with the subject line “Ohio Operations Associate - [Your Name]”.

Ohioans for Amy Acton is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all its forms. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.