Operations Manager

Over the next year, the Ohio Democrats will build an organization to win highly consequential elections up and down the ballot. With new leadership comes a new vision for our Party, refocusing on the core fundamentals that move the needle. ODP is building back better as a focused, modern, and nimble force to elect Democrats statewide now and in the future.

Ohio must re-elect Senator Sherrod Brown in what will be the nation’s top targeted race in 2024. The battle to maintain the Senate majority will be fought in Ohio. 2024 also offers the chance to take control of the Ohio Supreme Court, make gains in the state legislature, and defend three battleground congressional seats under new legislative maps.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Ohio Democrats seek a capable, detail-oriented Operations Manager to manage the day-to-day functioning of our office and the scheduling of the Chair. The Operations Manager will support the efficiency of the Chair and Executive staff and report directly to the Deputy Executive Director.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Coordinates and manages the Chair’s calendar and travel schedule; arranges all internal/external meetings, manages the agenda and meeting notes

• Acts as point person for both internal and external contacts looking to schedule with the Chair

• Briefs the Chair on all scheduling activities and requests of the ODP Senior Staff

• Manages memos and other items as needed to prepare the Chair for her daily meetings

• Works in conjunction with the Deputy Executive Director to build out the Chair’s calendar on a quarterly basis

• Makes reservations for the Chair’s air travel, ground transportation, and lodging

• Manages and responds to all correspondence coming into the Chair’s email, including reviewing and responding to all invitations

• Assesses all incoming materials, deciding the priority of those requiring the chair’s attention and takes action on all others as needed

• Composes, organizes, and prioritizes incoming mail and email, determining what information can be answered directly, requires the immediate attention of the Chair, or should be directed to another party within the organization.

• Create and manage systems for all office operations including space rentals, supply ordering, inventory tracking, technology, custodial staff, etc

• Manage relationships with internal vendors including the landlord, internet provider, etc

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2 years of paid experience in organizing volunteers or community members around issues or Democratic campaigns. Prior scheduling experience preferred

• Candidate located in Northeast Ohio preferred

• Excellent in interpersonal and customer service skills

• Clear, effective, high-quality writer

• Highly communicative – responsive to internal and external requests, emails, and calls, within reason

• Multitasker – Able to juggle multiple activities yet not lose focus on top priorities or let something slip through the cracks

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

• Committed to the values and practices of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace with the ability to take feedback and learn

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Passionate and thoughtful about what and how they do work and whom they work with;

• Resilient, resourceful, and adaptive to priority shifts and change (big and small);

• Kind but willing to apply soft elbows when needed;

• Realistic but positive in outlook, not ego- or turf-driven, able to focus on opportunities when faced with challenges;

• Collaborative by nature;

• Fully invested in the success of Ohio Democrats.

The salary will be $5,000 per month and full benefits including PTO as needed, health insurance and optional vision and dental insurance. The hourly expectation will fluctuate depending on the campaign cycle, but will be a minimum of 40 hours per week. Housing will not be provided.

Ohio Democrats recognize our success requires a diverse mix of talented people. We are focused on building a staff that is diverse in race, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Candidates of color, women, LGBTQIA, and more are encouraged to apply.