CALLING ALL BIG-HEARTED, BIG THINKING PEOPLE. 

ARE YOU READY TO DO THE BEST WORK OF YOUR LIFE?

We seek those committed to big, bold, meaningful progress. Progress that matters. Progress that acknowledges every person and every voice. Join us. 

WE ARE RALLY - ACCOUNT ASSOCIATE I

RALLY is an advocacy agency with a proven track record of driving progress around complex political and social issues. Organizations like Climate United, Hewlett Foundation, National Network of Abortion Funds, NRDC, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundations are among the more than 500 clients who have chosen RALLY to be their accomplice in this work. 

As an agency, we strive to be co-pilots with our clients. We seek those committed to big, meaningful progress. Progress that matters. Progress that acknowledges every person and every voice. 

RALLY is strengthened by our team’s diversity, including race and ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression. RALLY is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered. We strongly encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply. 

HOW WE WORK

RALLY is proud to work on an extensive range of critical social issues, including education, environmental protection, equity, financial inequality, gun violence, health care, immigration, LGBTQIA+ rights, women’s rights, and more. We work with leading foundations, advocacy organizations, philanthropists, and commercial entities who strive to shape public policy, discourse, and opinion. They engage us to:

• Identify unique strategies to advance critical issues

• Design and execute impactful communications campaigns with powerful messaging

• Develop and execute sophisticated digital campaigns

• Design compelling brand identities, graphics, and storytelling content

ACCOUNT ASSOCIATE I

RALLY is seeking an energetic team member who is passionate about issue advocacy and storytelling to join our firm as an Account Associate I. Account Associates I perform a number of administrative tasks across four to six client accounts, that assist in the organization and execution of advocacy campaigns. Primary responsibilities include issue area and client research, developing client-contact reports, and media lists, coordinating meetings, drafting agendas, and note-taking. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, solutions-oriented, and a team player. They are passionate about the issues RALLY addresses and are eager to contribute to meaningful work that supports our mission. This role is perfect for an early career professional looking to join an advocacy communications firm with a lot of potential for growth and advancement.  

No two days at RALLY are the same. Your day might start by prepping for an upcoming focus group and drafting the agenda for a client meeting. On another day, you might find yourself writing the first draft of a press release in a crisis scenario, grabbing coffee with a colleague, or helping to draft a new business proposal on a tight deadline. A different account might need you to coordinate a video shoot, pitch a reporter on a new campaign launch, or create social media content for a client.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle daily administrative aspects of account management, including scheduling internal and external calls, and note-taking

• Monitor trends and changes in news media, social media, and in the political and nonprofit landscapes and generate press reports and media lists

• Conduct research with the ability to distill key points and offer strategic insights on the information gathered

• Familiarize yourself with, and gain competency in tools like Cision, Sprout Social, etc. 

• Contribute to internal needs by assisting with administrative tasks, coordinating team meetings, preparing materials for internal presentations, and providing logistical support for company-wide initiatives

• Support clients with staffing events, desk-side briefings, and other off-site functions

• Write, edit, and proofread material including press releases, pitch letters, fact sheets, and client correspondence

• Participate in new business processes, including research and proposal writing 

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree, or its equivalent

• 1-2 years of experience in public interest advocacy, public relations, or related non-profit or foundation experience

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written format, for various audiences

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple stakeholders

• Strong understanding of public relations concepts and tactics, including drafting press releases, building press lists, pitching, and engaging with reporters

• Strong computer skills, as well as Google Workplace and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a working knowledge of other web-based tools and platforms

• Innovative and solutions-oriented – demonstrates resourcefulness, optimism, and flexibility in approach to project assignments

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Intellectual curiosity with a sense of humor

BENEFITS AND PERKS

The compensation for this role is $26/hour, with potential for growth and advancement based on performance and contributions to our team's success. This is a full-time role with a guaranteed 40 hours per week. We believe changing the world should come with a healthy paycheck, time to recharge, and support to reach new heights. We also offer a healthy benefits package, plus some perks:

• Paid time off policy

• Two months of work-from-anywhere time in July and December

• RALLY is closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• A one-month paid sabbatical after seven years of employment

• 401(k) plan with an employer match

• Generous health, dental, and vision benefits 

• Transportation and Technology stipends

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.