Join Our Team!

Are you passionate about positively impacting the world of electoral and advocacy campaigns? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Winning Connections, an award-winning, Democratic voter contact firm based in Washington, DC, seeks a talented and motivated Marketing and Research Associate to join our team.

Winning Connections makes live phone calls to persuade and mobilize voters. Over the past 25-plus years, Winning Connections has served clients from Senator Mark Kelly and Governor Gretchen Whitmer to Planned Parenthood, Everytown for Gun Safety, and the League of Conservation Voters. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Marketing and Research Associate, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to support Democratic and progressive electoral and advocacy campaigns. You will be responsible for:

• Marketing Research: Dive into the world of electoral and advocacy campaigns, interest groups, lobbyists, and public affairs firms. Prepare detailed reports to empower our team with valuable insights.
• Client Acquisition Support: Assist in drafting engaging marketing and outreach materials, ensuring a solid and consistent brand presence. Record and maintain meeting notes to facilitate seamless communication.
• Salesforce Management: Keep track of principals' marketing outreach activities in Salesforce. Monitor and assist with follow-ups to strengthen outreach and relationships.
• Meeting Coordination: Work closely with principals to schedule and staff meetings, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication.
• Administrative Tasks: Manage daily administrative tasks related to marketing and client relations, maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and sound judgment.
• Event Organization: Assist in organizing events that showcase Winning Connections' commitment to excellence and innovation.
• Travel and Event Schedule Management: Contribute to developing and managing travel, conferences, and event schedules.
• Collaboration and Adaptability: Embrace a collaborative mindset, be adaptable to changing priorities, and assume responsibility for decisions that impact staff, costs, and client services.
• Go Above and Beyond: Perform other duties as assigned, always striving for excellence and contributing to the team's overall success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (preference to applicants with a degree in business, marketing, or political science/government).
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Know how to use the complete Microsoft 365 Office Suite of programs.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CMS platforms a plus.

We offer competitive compensation, a dynamic work environment, and the chance to be part of a team making a difference.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to hr@winningconnections.com. Please include “Marketing and Research Associate Application” in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Winning Connections is an equal-opportunity employer. All personnel decisions are made based on qualifications and experience without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, economic status, or other characteristics. We are committed to building a culturally diverse firm and strongly encourage people of color, women, and LGBTQ individuals to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20003: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person