Executive Assistant- Part-Time

Progressive Turnout Project
Chicago, IL

Position : Executive Assistant

Location : Remote

Compensation : $20/hour to $25/hour; approximately 10-15 hours per week

Expected Start Date: March 2, 2026

Position Summary:

The Executive Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the organization with key day-to-day operational priorities. Reporting to the President, the Executive Assistant will work to ensure that all external inquiries receive the proper response. This includes handling electronic and voice communications, responding to frequently asked questions, and forwarding important or urgent correspondence to the President, Treasurer, or other members of the PTP team. When operationally necessary, the Executive Assistant may take on additional projects and tasks.

This is a part-time, hourly position, and may be remote from anywhere in the US. Employees should be available to work 10-15 hours per week. Hours are flexible for applicants seeking evening or weekend hours, but a consistent and regular schedule is expected.

There are no formal education requirements for this position. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and respond with kindness, compassion, and precision to donor and supporter inquiries via email and phone
  • Elevate urgent concerns from stakeholders and donors to PTP leadership
  • Complete donor research and maintain donor records as needed to resolve concerns presented by supporters
  • Create procedure documents and clarify processes as needed

Qualifications (You will be a good fit if you have):

  • Able to respond to a large volume of inquiries in a short period of time (i.e. no less than 30 email or message responses within 1 hour)
  • Able to commit to a regular schedule of hours (ex: 1-2 hours/night)
  • Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and data entry protocols

Preferred Qualifications (Not required but helpful):

  • Experience in customer service, operations, or client support
  • You are familiar with, or eager to become familiar with, campaigns and politics
  • Experience with CRM systems and/or fundraising databases (e.g., NGP VAN, EveryAction)

Questions about the position may be directed to [email protected].

About PTP:

Progressive Turnout Project is dedicated to mobilizing the Democratic Party and our voter turnout initiatives are solely focused on motivating Democrats to exercise their right to vote. All our work at Progressive Turnout Project is to build power for the long term. Through data-driven research, we design, test, and deploy specialized voter turnout programs. We’re here to share resources, implement strategy, and offer our expertise for the advancement of Democrats and democracy itself.

Progressive Turnout Project is committed to building a staff that reflects the different communities that make up our country and the progressive movement, and we strongly encourage individuals with the listed experience and skills to apply. PTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, genetic information, national origin, race or color, religion, sex, citizenship or immigration status, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posted 2026-01-15

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