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Location:​ This position is based in our Portland office, and is not remote.

Salary:​ $4,375/month

Position Category: Full Time, Exempt, Limited Duration (mid-July through early November 2026)

The Democratic Party of Oregon is hiring a top-quality Compliance Assistant to help us stay on track in our important races in 2026 including our Congressional and Statewide Races, as well as state legislative and local offices. We will be accepting applications and interviewing until the position is filled, for a target start date of July 16th, 2026.

An ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable with knowing and applying rules, and a responsible self-starter who is eager to work on this historic campaign cycle.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide coordination and support for the human resources processes of the Democratic Party of Oregon Coordinated Campaign.
• Ensure compliance for in-kind contributions and independent expenditures generated by Coordinated Campaign activities.
• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure payroll hours are logged accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with campaign teams to ensure timely and accurate pledge tracking.
• In coordination with the Compliance Director, maintain spreadsheets to track HR, budget/financial and compliance requirements.
• Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
• Processing contributions and banking duties as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to occasional voter outreach responsibilities.

Required:

• Enthusiasm for Democratic politics.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Excellent data entry and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Strong organizational, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to proofread.
• Experience in setting and achieving measurable targets and coordinating between multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple priority projects and meet established timelines.
• Ability to meet strategic goals and work effectively with regional and local leaders.
• Persistent, professional, and detail-oriented in obtaining information and documentation needed to support organizational operations and reporting requirements.
• Reliable access to a vehicle.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Please note, this position is a campaign cycle position. You will be expected to work at least 40 hours per week, but may work as many as 60 hours per week as we get closer to Election Day. This job may require evening and weekend work. All employees will have a guaranteed 1 day off per week between September and Election Day, and two days off per week after Election Day through the end of the contract.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and names and contact information for three professional references as a single PDF file, with the title DPO Compliance Assistant, to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

This is a full-time exempt position. The position comes with a minimum starting salary of $4,375 per month, with higher compensation possible for the right combination of skills and experience. Benefits include fully paid health, vision, and dental coverage, and mileage reimbursement for qualifying travel. Coordinated Campaign staff will receive a stipend for phone and home internet access, and technology support will be provided as needed. This position is represented by the Campaign Workers Guild.

This is not a remote position, and the applicant must be an Oregon resident or be willing to establish Oregon residency for the duration of employment.

The Democratic Party of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. We know there are great candidates who won’t fit everything we’ve described above, or who have important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. We are dedicated to constantly improving our organization, in part by making sure our staff reflects the communities most impacted by our work. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition.