Regional Political Assistant
About The Position
Cooper for North Carolina is hiring a Regional Political Assistant to support the campaignâs statewide political strategy and regional outreach. This full-time, in-person role is based in North Carolina with regional travel required and offers the opportunity to join a top-tier U.S. Senate race to elect Roy Cooper in 2026. Regional Political Assistant will build and manage relationships with elected officials, community and faith leaders, advocates, and key stakeholders; recruit and activate coalitions; and support political programming, events, and turnout efforts. The ideal candidate is highly organized and thrives in fast-paced, relationship-driven environments.
Requirements
- 1â2 cycles of paid organizing or political experience, including campus, youth, or student organizing.
- Experience managing, training, or mentoring staff, fellows, or volunteer leaders.
- Demonstrated success building relationships with community leaders and partner organizations.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the assigned region within North Carolina.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to balance relational work with goals, timelines, and reporting expectations.
- Access to a reliable vehicle and cell phone.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, community and faith leaders, advocates, business owners, and key stakeholders across the region.
- Recruit, staff, and activate coalitions, validators, and constituency partners.
- Represent the campaign at regional meetings, coalition convenings, and community events.
- Execute regional outreach focused on trust-building, community presence, and voter engagement.
- Plan and staff political programming, listening sessions, surrogate visits, and community events within the assigned region. Collaborate cross-functionally with the Organizing and Impact teams to drive turnout.
- Track outreach activity, relationships, and progress toward goals.
- Provide on-the-ground political support during key campaign moments and travel.
Benefits
- Healthcare premium covered by campaign.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
