HIRING DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING STAFF IN VIRGINIA
Democrat Justin Fairfax, a former federal prosecutor and 2013 attorney general candidate, is running for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in 2017. He is now hiring full-time Campaign Fundraising Staff.
In 2013, Justin was a candidate for Attorney General of Virginia. In that election, Justin earned the endorsement of The Washington Post and more than forty-eight percent of the statewide primary vote. If elected in 2017, Justin Fairfax would be just the second African American to hold statewide elected office in modern times; in 1989 Virginia was the first state to elect an African American Governor since Reconstruction.
Justin is a graduate of Duke University, and served on its' Board of Directors. He is also a graduate of Columbia Law School, where he was a member of the Columbia Law Review. He served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia and was appointed to serve as the Deputy Coordinator of the Northern Virginia Human Trafficking Task Force. Justin also served as a federal law clerk to United States District Court Judge Gerald Bruce Lee of the Eastern District of Virginia. He is currently a member of the Litigation Practice at Venable, LLP in Northern Virginia.
Prior campaign and fundraising experience is not required for this position. This job would be an excellent opportunity for recent college/law school graduates and others who are interested in pursuing a career in politics or looking for a once in a lifetime experience.
Responsibilities include:
• Traveling and working directly with the Candidate
• Organizing and coordinating fundraising events
• Compiling and analyzing data, research
• Developing and implementing strategic plans
Applicants for this position must:
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be able to write clearly and concisely
• Be able to balance and prioritize multiple projects
• Have proven organizational skills
• Be personable and enjoy working with others
• Be comfortable communicating on the telephone
• Ideally, have NGP or other database experience
To apply, e-mail resume and cover letter to: Lori@FairfaxForLG.com