Scheduler/Operations Associate

Location: Maine (some travel required)

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

Start Date: Immediate

Graham Platner for U.S. Senate is hiring an Operations Associate to help keep a fast-moving, people-powered campaign running smoothly. This role is central to how we execute day-to-day work—supporting scheduling, preparing the candidate for events, and ensuring strong coordination across departments.

This is a good fit for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities:

Scheduling & Candidate Support

  • Support management of the candidate’s daily and long-term schedule

  • Coordinate across departments to align and prioritize scheduling requests

  • Prepare and distribute daily briefings and detailed event memos

  • Ensure the candidate is prepared for all events, meetings, and call time

  • Track follow-ups and ensure timely execution of next steps

Events & Operations

  • Work with the Operations team and other departments (Field, Finance, Communications, Political) to plan and execute successful events

  • Prepare comprehensive event memos, including logistics, run-of-show, and key context

  • Coordinate travel, materials, and on-the-ground logistics

  • Help troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day operational challenges

Systems & Coordination

  • Support backend tracking systems for scheduling, events, and campaign priorities

  • Help maintain clear internal communication and strong information flow across teams

  • Build and manage simple systems to keep work organized and on track

Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

  • Clear, effective communication skills

  • Sound judgment and ability to handle sensitive information

  • Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends

  • Prior campaign, political, nonprofit, or operations experience is helpful but not required

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range of $4,000–$7,000/month, depending on experience

  • Health benefits available

  • This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is part of the campaign’s bargaining unit

To apply:

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter to jobs@grahamforsenate.com with the subject line: “Operations 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.