Top 87 Political science Jobs in Chicago, Il

Campaign Lead Organizer
Democrats for the Illinois House —Lombard, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Campaign Lead Organizer
Democrats for the Illinois House —Wheaton, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Campaign Lead Organizer
Democrats for the Illinois House —Arlington Heights, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Campaign Lead Organizer
Democrats for the Illinois House —Villa Park, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Community Liaison - RLE
Chicago Transit Authority —Chicago, IL
- $98,688.99 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Policy Researcher
Illinois Policy Institute —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Databases
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
International Affairs Analyst (Remote)
Amyand Consulting —Chicago, IL
- $40,000 - $45,000 a year
- Contract
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
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Policy Researcher
Illinois Policy —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Databases
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Policy Researcher (Poverty and Opportunity)
Illinois Policy Institute —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Databases
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Immigration Legal Assistant/ Paralegal
Kempster, Corcoran Quiceno & Lenz-Calvo, Ltd. —Chicago, IL
- $40,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Government Affairs Associate
American Society of Plastic Surgeons —Arlington Heights, IL
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Surgery
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
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Legal Practice Assistant
Troutman Pepper Locke —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Research
- Mid-level
Government Affairs Specialist
CoinFlip —Chicago, IL
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
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LEGAL ASSISTANT
BUCHALTER —Chicago, IL
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
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Legal Administrative Assistant
DLA Piper —Chicago, IL
- $37.50 - $48.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Legal Assistant - Patent Services Group
Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC —Chicago, IL
- $45,000 - $50,000 a year
- Overtime
- Bachelor's degree
- Front desk
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Environment Illinois Campaign Associate
Environment America —Chicago, IL
- $38,250 - $39,500 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Part Time Faculty, Political Science
DePaul University —Chicago, IL
- $4,500 - $5,600 a month
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- University
Legal Assistant
Mandarich Law Group, LLP —Chicago, IL
- $19 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Legal Assistant
Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
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Campaign Lead Organizer

Democrats for the Illinois House
Lombard, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $60,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Writing skills
Research
Microsoft Office
Schedule management
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Team management
Recruiting
Organizational skills
Time management

Full Job Description

CAMPAIGN LEAD ORGANIZER

Democrats for the Illinois House, the official political arm of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus, is seeking experienced and enthusiastic individuals to serve as Campaign Lead Organizers for Democratic state legislative campaigns. Reporting to the Regional Field Director, a Lead Organizer is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of the strategic plan for the election or re-election of Democratic legislative candidates.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Researching the voting history of the district and developing a 50 plus 1 plan.
Developing a budget, working with candidates to execute a fundraising plan and overseeing the day to day finances of the campaign.
Working with the candidate to conduct direct voter outreach, organize their schedule and develop their policy positions.
Recruiting and managing volunteer canvasses and phone banks.
Management of the campaign including oversight of other paid staff members.
Outreach to constituency groups, progressive organizations and other key elected and party officials.
Working with the Regional Field Director, Communications Director and Political Director to implement key messaging and digital, mail and broadcast communications for the candidate.

Qualifications and required skills:

Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of previous campaign or other relevant experience, with an emphasis on voter contact, volunteer recruitment or grassroots organizing.
Experience in setting and achieving measurable targets, managing teams, and coordinating between multiple stakeholders.
Strong time management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
Ability to work effectively with local elected and party leaders and the general public.
Enthusiasm for Democratic politics.
Excellent listening skills and ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
Willingness to work nights and weekends.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Additional skills desired:

Experience with Voter Access Network (NGP VAN), Excel and Social Media.
Understanding of state policy issues.
Fluency in Spanish, Polish or other second language a plus but not required.

There are multiple open positions available. Democrats for the Illinois House is located in Westchester, Illinois. Campaign leads are assigned to districts in the Chicagoland area.

Democrats for the Illinois House is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, marital, veteran or economic status, or any other legally protected basis. Democrats for the Illinois House is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Experience:

Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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