About The Democratic Party of Wisconsin

WisDems is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. During the upcoming election cycle, WisDems will drive massive programs to hold Republicans accountable, elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot, and work to build volunteer-led coalitions for the long term. WisDems’ work is grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide. Our work continues year-round, collaborating with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding applicants who share our values and vision to join the team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive.

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The Opportunity: As a Research Tracking Associate, you will be the eyes and ears of our research team, gathering real-time information on Republican opponents. In this role, you will monitor schedules of public events, looking for opportunities to get GOP candidates on the record and hold them accountable. You will also transcribe and report on campaign activities and  build experience creating various communications and research materials and projects, and fulfill other duties as needed, including contributing to opposition research and rapid response efforts.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Monitor National and Wisconsin political media.
• Monitor campaign opponent’s schedules.
• Attend public events to record candidate speeches, activities, and discussions.
• Transcribe events and maintain a database of past candidate statements, schedules, and speeches.
• Create opportunities to hold opponents accountable by capturing them on the record.
• Support broader research and communications efforts.
• On year requirements include working outside of normal work hours; including canvassing and other election-preparation as necessary.

Qualifications (Required):

• Growth Mindset - Able to take and implement feedback.
• Relentlessly Goal-Oriented - Enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals. Keeps calm in stressful situations. Has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
• Cultural Competency - Able to build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities. Capable of professionally and politely navigating events where many present will not share our progressive values. Understands how to take an inclusive lens into all aspects of work.
• Demonstrated Research Success - Has effectively researched complex topics. Exhibits curiosity and self motivation to hone political instincts and grow within a campaign.  
• Attention to Detail – ability to recall details large and small, and a commitment to accuracy.
• Multitasking In A Fast Paced Environment - able to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy and efficiently juggle multiple tasks. Capable of quickly learning new research tools and processes.
• Access to Reliable Transportation. 

Qualifications (Preferred):

• Exceptional Communications Skills - Has exceptional written and verbal competencies and shows an aptitude to handle difficult conversations.
• Experience in, and an Understanding of, Wisconsin’s Complex Political Landscape.

Benefits: Great benefits including; excellent health care ($1/month), dental ($1/month), vision ($1/month), life insurance (free), short term and long-term disability (free), TalkSpace virtual therapy, free Calm premium subscription, mileage reimbursement, monthly cell phone stipend, paid vacation days (starting at 10 days), retirement plan with employer match, 4 floating holidays, 9 paid holidays, and comp time for non-peak-season after-hours and weekend work. 

Equity and Inclusion: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive  and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful at the  Democratic Party of Wisconsin candidates must have the cultural competence to successfully  work with a diverse array of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants  with close ties to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQIA+ communities. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note on COVID-19: Candidates will be required to verify that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment, except where prohibited by law. Fully vaccinated includes receiving any booster shots recommended by the CDC or other public health authorities within the timeframe recommended. Reasonable accommodations due to disability, medical condition, or bona fide religious belief will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.