IT Administrator

Common Cause • Washington, DC

7d • $82,400 - $97,850 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a proactive, engaging, and technically adept IT Administrator to join our Finance & Administration team here at Common Cause. This is a crucial role supporting all teams across our organization to become more efficient and effective as we bring greater centralization to our IT operation.
In this role, you will provide IT support and security for our entire organization through managing a secure IT infrastructure; leading engaging technical trainings; and ensuring all staff have hardware, software and technical resources and knowledge they need to do their work effectively and safely. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical skills and a desire to teach others to be more effective with their tools, and an interest in protecting our democracy.
This is a full-time role reporting to the Director, IT; this role is based in Washington, DC, with an expectation to come into our office at least two days per week. We hope our new IT Administrator will join us in April.

Requirements

• Have provided technical IT support to staff
• Have led technical trainings for staff members with wide range of technical fluency
• Fluency with Microsoft 365, including experience functioning in Admin Console
• Demonstrated knowledge of IT security best practices
• Familiarity with both PC and Mac operating systems, and ideally experience managing hardware inventory
• Ability to travel 1-2 times per year for team and/or all staff retreats
• Ability to work in-person in our Washington, DC office at least two days per week
• Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party

Nice To Haves

• A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing racial equity through our national agenda
• A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others
• Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth
• A track record of working collaboratively with others, and an ability to quickly build relationships and credibility with stakeholders with varying levels of technical skill
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail, with an ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects and priorities at once, and to manage your time independently
• Critical thinking skills and a resourceful approach to problem-solving
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics in non-technical terms
• Understanding of the importance of change management in organizational settings, with the ability to lead through influence to meet common goals

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support and training for staff
• Manage our Microsoft platform and other software subscriptions
• Manage Common Cause’s technology hardware inventory
• Collaborate on the development of IT Strategy
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A robust healthcare plan that covers 97% of employee’s medical care, 100% of employee’s vision and dental benefits, and 75% of family medical care and 100% of family vision and dental benefits
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off including 20 Days of Vacation and 10 observed Holidays per year, and additional days off for Thanksgiving and Winter break
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• A 401k retirement savings plan, with immediate Employer Match
• Dependent Care and Pet Care Support when you travel for work
• Funds for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees