Campaigns Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Campaigns Associate
Starting Salary: $52,000-$60,000
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid – in office Tues-Thurs)
Travel Requirements: 10% (Occasional travel may be required)
Reports To: Director of Federal and Statewide Campaigns
Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a projected early-Q3 start date.

Position Summary
314 Action is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to electing Democratic scientists and STEM leaders who will champion facts, fight extremism, and deliver progressive change—from the U.S. Senate to local school boards.

The Campaigns Associate will provide critical operational support to 314 Action’s Federal & Statewide Campaigns team — helping endorsed candidates and prospective recruits stay organized, prepared, and focused on winning. This entry-level position is ideal for someone early in their political career who is eager to learn the nuts and bolts of campaign strategy, recruitment, and field operations.

Working closely with senior members of the federal & statewide campaigns team, the Campaigns Associate will help manage essential campaign support tasks — from staffing fundraising call time and conducting donor research, to scheduling candidate visits and researching potential districts. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that will give the right candidate a front-row seat to competitive campaigns across the country and help build a future in progressive politics.

Responsibilities Include

Campaign Support & Operations

• Assist campaign advisors with day-to-day operations and administrative support for endorsed candidates.
• Staff call time (in person or via Zoom) for priority campaigns, and help manage call sheets, follow-up, and donor tracking.
• Support candidate rolodexing efforts and maintain accurate, organized donor databases.
• Track and maintain up-to-date internal records on each campaign’s staffing, fundraising, polling, and consultants.
• Help create internal memos, guides, and campaign updates shared across departments and leadership.

Recruitment & Candidate Research

• Support the recruitment team in identifying and evaluating potential new STEM candidates.
• Conduct district-level research on demographics, voting history, and opponent profiles to inform recruitment strategy.
• Assist in organizing DC candidate visits, including booking meetings, managing schedules, and coordinating logistics.
• Document and organize early-stage prospect data to support a strong pipeline of potential recruits.

Team & Organizational Support

• Help manage Airtable, shared Google Drive folders, and other systems to keep political operations running smoothly.
• Contribute to interdepartmental reporting and team updates.
• Pitch in on special projects and logistics as needed across the political team.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one cycle of campaign experience (internship or staff role), or equivalent experience in a political, advocacy, or organizing setting.
• Basic understanding of campaign fundraising, field, or political operations — with a strong desire to grow and learn.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets); experience with NGP, ActBlue, or Airtable a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to electing pro-science Democratic candidates and advancing equity and inclusion in politics.

About 314 Action

314 Action is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to recruiting, training, and electing scientists, doctors, engineers, and other STEM professionals to public office. Since 2016, we’ve helped elect over 400 pro-science candidates—from U.S. Senators and Members of Congress to state legislators and local officials—supported by a grassroots network of more than 500,000 donors and six million science-aligned activists.

We believe evidence and facts should guide public policy. STEM leaders who are problem solvers bring critical expertise to some of the biggest challenges of our time—from climate change and public health to technological innovation and misinformation. Our work combines hands-on candidate training, strategic advising, and innovative fundraising strategies to help these leaders launch and win competitive races.

314 Action has raised over $60 million to support STEM candidates, helping elect three U.S. Senators, more than 15 Members of Congress, and hundreds of down-ballot officials. In 2024, we elected seven new STEM Members of Congress, including three of the six House seats flipped by Democrats nationwide.

In 2025, we launched Guardians of Public Health, a $25 million initiative to elect 100 doctors and public health experts to state legislatures and higher offices by 2030—ensuring science has a seat at the policymaking table.

Benefits (upon meeting eligibility criteria):

At 314 Action, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health & Insurance: 100% employer-paid premiums for platinum health insurance and 99% for dental and vision—covering employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 6% employer match, fully vested from day one.
• Paid Leave:
  • Vacation: Employees start with 20 paid vacation days annually. After two years of service, they receive 2 additional days (22 total), and after four years, a total of 24 vacation days per year.
  • Sick Leave: 10 paid sick days annually.
  • Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
  • Holidays: 14 paid holidays, with flexibility for religious observances.
• Technology & Equipment: All employees receive a company-issued laptop (choice of Mac or PC)
• Transit: $100 monthly transit benefit for DC-area staff.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online via this online application form. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from 314 Action. Thank you for your interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
314 Action Fund provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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