Political Associate

Salary:

$4,000–$7,000/month, commensurate with experience

Start Date:

Immediate

Graham Platner for U.S. Senate is hiring a Political Associate to support the campaign’s political program and help manage relationships across Maine. This role will work closely with campaign leadership to engage stakeholders, track outreach, and ensure strong coordination between the campaign and key partners.

This is a strong fit for someone who is organized, communicative, and comfortable managing relationships in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
Political Outreach & Relationships

Support outreach to elected officials, community leaders, labor, and other key stakeholders

Help schedule and staff political meetings and events

Track relationships and maintain consistent follow‑up with partners

Represent the campaign in meetings and at events as needed

Work with senior staff to support development and execution of the campaign’s political strategy

Coordinate across departments (Field, Finance, Communications, Operations) to align political work with campaign priorities

Help identify opportunities to expand the campaign’s reach and engagement

Tracking & Systems

Maintain and update backend tracking systems for political outreach and engagement

Build and manage organized lists and databases of stakeholders

Ensure accurate and timely information flow across the team

Events & Execution

Support planning and execution of political events and meetings

Prepare briefing materials and memos for the candidate and senior staff

Assist with logistics and follow‑through for political program activities

Qualifications

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Sound judgment and ability to represent the campaign professionally

Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends

Prior campaign, political, organizing, or nonprofit experience preferred but not required

What We’re Looking For

Someone who builds trust and follows through on commitments

A proactive communicator who can manage relationships with care and clarity

A team player who collaborates well across departments

Commitment to a campaign focused on expanding economic opportunity and strengthening democracy

To Apply
Please submit a resume and brief cover letter to

jobs@grahamforsenate.com

with the subject line: “Political Associate Application – [Your Name]”.

Graham for Maine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

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