Project Associate

The Messina Group (TMG) is a full-service consulting firm founded by Obama for America 2012 campaign manager & former Obama White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina and led by seasoned strategists. We work with organizations in the private, public, and social sectors to achieve their strategic goals and build movements and products that succeed by being data-driven, digitally savvy, and grassroots-focused. We work with startups in the health and energy sectors. We work with Fortune 100 companies, world leaders, and help some of the most exciting tech firms navigate a new world of regulation. No two days are ever the same at TMG. 

We are looking for a Project Associate to join our team. The right person for this role will be a go-getter and a rising star who will work directly with one of our partners as their right hand on a range of projects. 

This position reports to one of our partners. This position is located in Washington, DC, and we require this employee to come to our Dupont Circle office Monday through Thursday (with the option to work remotely on Friday).

Please submit a resume, cover letter, a writing sample, and contact information for two references in PDF form by Monday, July 13th. This position is expected to begin ASAP.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide support to our partner in managing his day-to-day schedule and administrative tasks;  
• Collaborate on the development of client deliverables, which involves various tasks such as researching, drafting, formatting, and editing slide presentations and memos;
• Assist in general office operations and administrative tasks as needed; 
• Any additional duties as assigned.

Preference will be given to candidates with these professional traits and skills:

• Two to three years of related experience;
• Interest and experience in politics, government, campaigns, and policy;
• Demonstrated experience in research, writing memos, and building/formatting slide presentations, with a proven ability to prioritize and handle competing priorities; 
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with varying levels of staff;
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with outstanding problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative. The ability to maintain exceptional organization while managing multiple priorities is a must;
• Self-starter who is able to exceed expectations with little direction and do so with creativity; and 
• Quick-learning and smart-working candidates who genuinely thrive in a fast-paced/rapid-response environment.

The Messina Group is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, subcontractors, and vendors, and we strive to be the change we want to see in the workplace. Our mission is to empower everyone at the organization to flourish. We value the array of lived experiences and inherent differences that make us unique, and we work to ensure that everyone is equitably treated and feels a sense of belonging.

These values translate to our employee benefits package, which as of this posting includes:

• Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000 USD commensurate with experience, plus a discretionary bonus;
• Covered healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) for you and your family;
• 15 days of paid time off, plus federal holidays and end-of-year time off; 
• Paid parental leave;
• Gym, cell phone, and professional development benefits; and
• Employer-matched 401 (k).

The Messina Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and firing, internal promotions, training opportunities, selection of vendors and consultants, provision of services, compensation, and benefits.