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Operations Associate

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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    Job Type:Full Time
    Salary:USD $55,000 - $65,000 / year

    Description

    Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks a passionate and creative Operations Associate to join our team to provide programmatic support to CREW's senior leadership and Operations team. This position is a unique opportunity to be on the front lines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and accountable government, while working alongside smart, creative and kind people.

    As a leading nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action, policy innovation, and communications grounded by in-depth research. CREW is looking for a results-driven team member who is committed to our mission and cares deeply about protecting our democracy. We welcome diverse skills and experiences.

    Responsibilities:

    The Operations Associate will play a key role in assisting the Director of Operations with managing day to day operations of the organization. This person will report to CREW’s Director of Operations and will work closely with the Office Manager.

    • Provide programmatic support to the Operations team, including working closely with the Director of Operations on various projects day-to-day.
    • Support President and Senior Vice President with matters relating to CREW’s board of directors, including preparing communications, and as a staff liaison.
    • Drafting internal and external communications on behalf of leadership.
    • Provide administrative support through multiple platforms such as Slack, Google Workspace and Microsoft Office in coordination with Office Manager.
    • Assist the Director of Operations with the screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding process for seasonal interns.
    • Provides executive support for senior leadership such as arranging meetings and conferences and managing the calendar and expenses.
    • Assist in the preparation of expense reports and reconciling corporate credit card statements.
    • Other tasks as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    • 1-3 years of operations or program management experience including internships, preferably in nonprofit, government, campaign or comparable setting;
    • The ability to pivot and adjust priorities responsive to short- and long-term needs
    • The ability to initiate and execute projects independently while exercising good judgment and discretion
    • Excellent demonstration of oral and written communication
    • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace
    • A great sense of humor and enthusiasm for their work
    • The ability to work through solutions independently and as a team player
    • An interest in government ethics, transparency, and money in politics issues
    • The position is based in Washington, D.C. but will be hybrid with employees splitting their time between working at home and working in the office.

    Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks a passionate and creative Operations Associate to join our team to provide programmatic support to CREW's senior leadership and Operations team. This position is a unique opportunity to be on the front lines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and accountable government, while working alongside smart, creative and kind people.

    As a leading nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action, policy innovation, and communications grounded by in-depth research. CREW is looking for a results-driven team member who is committed to our mission and cares deeply about protecting our democracy. We welcome diverse skills and experiences.

    Responsibilities:

    The Operations Associate will play a key role in assisting the Director…

    Benefits

    The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 based on experience and qualifications. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to show up as their authentic selves and perform at their best. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. We are always working to improve our benefits program, currently they include:

    • Generous paid time off
    • Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents)
    • Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
    • 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
    • Family planning and gender affirming care benefits that include a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
    • Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
    • Option to enroll in commuter benefits
    • Flexible, hybrid work environment
    • Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution starting on day one
    • Paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
    • Employee assistance program
    • Summer Fridays all year long
    • Free in-office lunches weekly (and snacks daily!)
    • Free virtual yoga classes

    The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 based on experience and qualifications. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to show up as their authentic selves and perform at their best. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. We are always working to improve our benefits program, currently they include:

    • Generous paid time off
    • Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents)
    • Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
    • 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
    • Family planning and gender affirming care benefits that include a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for…

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
    Washington, DC, USA

    How to Apply

    Please email a resume and cover letter to jobs@citizensforethics.org. Please include your last name and Operations Associate in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview.

    CREW is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

    Please email a resume and cover letter to jobs@citizensforethics.org. Please include your last name and Operations Associate in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only…

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