Partnerships Associate, External Affairs

Title: Partnerships Associate, External Affairs

Reports to: Senior Director, Partnerships

Location: Washington, DC; Hybrid

Status: Full-time: Non-Exempt. This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit; specific employment terms and conditions are subject to labor-management negotiations and a potential Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary Range: $55k - $58k

About the Hub

Launched in 2016, The Hub Project is a nonprofit effort comprising a growing team of communications, research, operations, and organizing experts who have extensive experience in campaign strategy, digital, polling, and analytics. We believe in a country where everyone has the opportunity to succeed in our economy and participate in our democracy. We make that vision a reality by partnering with advocacy groups – bringing surge capacity and coordination to build innovative and effective campaigns.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where people from all backgrounds can participate, grow, and succeed in our organization. We believe we have a duty to use our power and privilege to contribute to transformational change to ensure our government is working for everyone and that all families have a fair shot.

Position Summary

The Partnerships Associate will serve as a key member of the Partnerships and External Affairs teams. This position will work closely with team members to build, strengthen, and leverage external relationships on behalf of the Hub Project and partners. A strong candidate for this role is someone with  an understanding of the current political landscape who thrives in a collaborative team setting.

As the Partnerships Associate, you’ll...

• Help identify, cultivate, maintain, and strengthen the Hub Project’s external relationships and footprint across campaigns.
• Proactively identify, and carry out, new opportunities for collaboration and engagement with new and existing partners.
• Where applicable, represent the Hub Project in coalition spaces and meetings; report out on campaign updates and relevant information to partners.
• Manage and maintain our partnerships database, ensuring history and records are kept accurate and up-to-date.
• Support the Senior Director and Senior Manager with sharing partner resources, events, etc with relevant internal staff.
• Assist with planning and executing Hub-led and external partner events, trainings, and convenings.
• Collaborate with staff across the Hub Project (digital, communications, research, etc) to respond to partner requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About you...

• You have experience working in political campaigns, issue advocacy, community organizing, or a related field.
• You have expert networking skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of partners; existing relationships within the movement are a plus!
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills with comfort in communicating to various audiences and stakeholders.
• You are proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft office.
• You’re a pro at taking initiative, multitasking, and working under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• You’re well-organized and detail-oriented, while remaining creative and open to innovation.
• You are passionate about building a more just world where everyone has a fair shot.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 120 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment.

Hiring Statement

The Hub is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

E-Verify

NVF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.

How to apply

To begin the application process, click "Apply For This Job." This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from The Hub. Thank you for your interest.

The Hub is a unionized workplace and is represented by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU). This position is in the bargaining unit and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. In accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, you are subject to a six-month probationary period beginning from your date of hire.