Hill Tracker

Title: Hill Tracker

Location: Washington United States

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Description

Reports To: Research Director

Department: Research

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary 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 winning 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 Hill Tracker will be responsible for filming and asking questions to Members of Congress on Capitol Hill. They will prepare detailed memos on interactions, and promptly upload audio and/or video. Hill Trackers also keep tabs on designated Members of Congress when not on the Hill, and perform other research tasks as needed. This is a full-time position.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Responsibilities:

• Asking predetermined questions to Members of Congress and recording the interaction;
• Managing all event details and acts as liaison to all involved parties;
• Preparing detailed memos of footage and uploading it promptly;
• Searching for, calendaring, and sharing details of DC-based events/tracking opportunities;
• Managing DC-based event details, managing tracking, and researching and recommending opportunities;
• Monitoring the activity of several Members of Congress, calendaring their events, and recording and reporting upon digital appearances;
• Reviewing video for research products and bulleting relevant information.

Requirements

• Initiative to work independently and follow through on all projects;
• Excellent time management, planning, troubleshooting and communication skills;
• Ability to perform duties under pressure and when handling confrontation;
• Availability during evening and weekend hours;
• Excellent writing skills and highly detail oriented;
• Familiarity with video editing a plus;
• Passion for campaigning and politics and a drive to help elect Democratic candidates;
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to equal employment opportunities;
• 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;
• 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 core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels

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 equal employment opportunities 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.

Salary Description

58,350.00