Career Opportunities

Development Director

Progressive Majority is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of development director based in Washington, DC. This is an upper management position requiring a minimum of seven years relevant fundraising and management experience. All applicants must support a broad progressive agenda and be committed to using the electoral process to affect social change.

Position Summary
The development director works with the president and other senior staff to strategically plan and implement Progressive Majority's fundraising program, which includes individual donor solicitation, web-based fundraising, special events and direct mail. S/he will be responsible for managing the organization's Development Department and expand Progressive Majority's financial base among all levels of donors. Position reports directly to the chief operating officer.

Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience.

How to Apply
Send resume and cover letter to Chief Operating Officer, Progressive Majority, 1825 K Street NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20006 or via email at resumes@progressivemajority.org.

Progressive Majority is an equal opportunity employer.

Development Intern

Position Summary
The development intern is responsible for a wide variety of researching and fundraising duties, including communicating with current donors and assisting in cultivating new and potential donors, as well as working with the Development staff to increase funding for Progressive Majority and endorsed candidates. Interns in this position will be exposed to the day-to-day program operations at a 527, including working with our eight state offices, and our State PACs. S/he reports directly to the development coordinator.

Essential Functions

• Helping to organize fundraising and network-building events across the country;
• Identifying outreach lists and opportunities for Progressive Majority events and national networking;
• Researching prospective donors;
• Prepping call sheets for solicitors doing call time;
• Re-formatting, printing, and stocking donor packets;
• Helping to maintain donor and contact database;
• Communicating with donors and contacts when necessary;
• Coordinate with supervisor to keep supplies in stock;
• Working on special projects as needed; and
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the Development Staff.

Qualifications
All applicants must be:

• Motivated self-starter and able to work well without constant supervision;
• Interest in fundraising, progressive issues, and electoral politics;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office and ability to conduct Web-based research.

How to Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Progressive Majority, 1825 K Street NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20006 or via email at resumes@progressivemajority.org.

Progressive Majority is an equal opportunity employer.

Online Intern

Position Summary
The online intern is responsible for a wide variety of online communication and website editing and will work with all department and state offices. Interns in this position will be exposed to the day-to-day program operations at a 527, including working with our eight state offices, and their staff. S/he reports directly to the online manager.

Essential Functions

• Updating website;
• Internet research;
• Drafting text web pages, action emails & email appeals;
• Proofing data;
• Monitoring online new outlets;
• Responding to email inquiries;
• Other duties as assigned by online staff.

Qualifications
All applicants must be:

• Motivated self-starter and able to work well without constant supervision;
• Interest in online politics, progressive issues and electoral politics;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office and ability to conduct Web-based research;
• Beneficial, but not required to have PhotoShop or HTML coding experience.

How to Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Progressive Majority, 1825 K Street NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20006 or via email at resumes@progressivemajority.org.

Progressive Majority is an equal opportunity employer.

Political Program Intern

Position Summary
The political program intern is responsible for a wide variety of research and general administrative duties, including working with the Political Programs Department to implement all program and general support. Interns in this position will be exposed to the following: Day-to-day program operations at a 527, including our state offices and the Racial Justice Campaign. S/he reports directly to the program director.

Essential Functions

• Program research and analysis within the progressive community;
• Assist staff with major projects in movement cultivation;
• Research historical, professional and political information for prospective and current progressive partner organizations;
• Identify outreach lists and opportunities for Progressive Majority training, speakers, events and national networking;
• Enter political data and records, help maintain political database;
• Merge, print and assemble materials and resources for states;
• Help coordinate calls and meetings for senior department staff;
• General administrative office responsibilities;
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications
All applicants must be:

• Motivated self-starter and able to work well without constant supervision;
• Interest in fundraising, progressive issues, and electoral politics;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to conduct Web-based research.

How to Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Progressive Majority, 1825 K Street NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20006 or via email at resumes@progressivemajority.org.

Progressive Majority is an equal opportunity employer.

Colorado State Director

Progressive Majority is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Colorado State Director based in Denver, CO. This is a senior management position requiring a minimum of seven years experience working on political campaigns and/or in progressive politics and at least one cycle (two years) of experience working in Colorado. All applicants must support a broad progressive agenda and be committed to using the electoral process to effect social change.

Position Summary
The State Director works with the Vice President of Political Programs and other senior staff to strategically plan and implement Progressive Majority's political program. S/he and is responsible for overseeing all duties related to managing and operating the state program and development, including: establishing Progressive Majority as the premier recruitment and support operation for progressive political candidates in the state; creating and facilitating a diverse pipeline of talented, progressive candidates that ultimately win election to public office and impact the statewide political landscape; increasing the number of progressives elected to office in his/her state; securing funds and shifting the electoral balance of power in the state.

Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience.

How to Apply
Send resume and cover letter to VP of Political Progreams, Progressive Majority, 1825 K Street NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20006 or via email at resumes@progressivemajority.org.

Progressive Majority is an equal opportunity employer.