Operations Associate/Internship… at Democratic… · Washington

Summary: The Democratic National Committee is seeking an Operations Associate/Internship Coordinator to manage their internship program and assist with broader operational projects. The role involves outreach, recruitment, and ensuring a positive experience for interns, while also coordinating with various departments to support organizational goals. Responsibilities: - Administer the DNC’s internship program to include outreach, recruitment, onboarding and providing our intern class with a positive, meaningful, and successful experience every semester - Consult with Operations Leadership and Human Resources as needed to refine the DNC’s internship program - Serves as a liaison between our interns, staff, and different departments - Leads Front Desk Operations for the DNC including managing the organization wide phone system, facilitating meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and coordinating usage of conference rooms throughout the building - Coordinates across the Operations and Human Resources teams to ensure that all team projects have support - Oversees special projects at the discretion of the Director of Operations - Facilitates operational onboarding sessions for new hires - Provides ongoing support to the travel operations at the DNC - Assists with executing DNC initiatives and events - Develops and maintains department file management system - Assists with the DNC contracting process as needed - Assists in vendor management, research, and bill reconciliation as needed - Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor's degree or 4 years experience in an office environment - Comfortable working across multiple software platforms - Interest in the mission of the DNC - Strong sense of personal initiative - Respect for the sensitivity and confidentiality of information - Ability to balance multiple tasks with enthusiasm and positivity - Enjoys a fast paced working environment - Adapts quickly to shifting goals - Understands the sense of urgency with a proven ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines - Works well under pressure - Self-motivator with a proactive approach to traditional and unexpected assignments - Excellent analytical aptitude and a passion for improving organizational processes - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels and operate as a team player - Flexibility and recognition that winning campaigns often means working outside of traditional office hours Preferred Qualifications: - Prior internship management experience is preferred, but not required Required Skills: Internship program management, Office software proficiency, File management, Vendor management, Travel coordination, Analytical aptitude Benefits: Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave, Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee, Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase, Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan, Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents