Operations Manager

Mark Kelly for Senate•Washington, DC

27d•Remote

About The Position

Mark Kelly for Senate is the campaign organization for Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. Re-elected to a six-year term in 2022 after a ground-breaking win in the 2020 special election, Senator Kelly is a proven leader in the Senate and an independent voice for Arizonans. Mark Kelly for Senate is continuing to build its team by hiring a full-time Operations Manager to support the campaign’s operations. Mark Kelly for Senate provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familiar status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This role will work closely with our Senior Advisor in supporting the campaign’s operations. They will help manage administrative systems, resource procurement, scheduling requests, and the preparation of briefing materials. On Mark Kelly for Senate, we believe success comes from trying new things. Growth, collaboration, and creativity are fundamental to our success. We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking individual with a passion for electing democrats to grow and manage our off-cycle efforts. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, self-starters with an interest in Democratic politics, have a strong work ethic and a willingness to take ownership of wide-ranging responsibilities, and be able to multitask and work in fast-paced environments.

Requirements

1-2 cycles of experience in campaigns, political organizations, or electoral politics.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to obtain reliable transportation to complete the job duties as outlined above.

Nice To Haves

Previous campaign, scheduling, or executive support experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage and respond to scheduling requests in coordination with the political and scheduling teams.
Book and coordinate travel arrangements for campaign principals and staff as needed.
Provide trip support as needed, including traveling with principals.
Track, compile, and prepare briefing memos and other preparation materials ahead of meetings and events.
Manage resource procurement, including equipment, materials, and vendor coordination for campaign operations.
Provide executive assistant-level support to the Senior Advisor, including calendar management, correspondence, and task tracking.
Lead on special projects as assigned by campaign leadership.