Political Program Supervisor

Company Description:

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Job Description:

The Political Program Supervisor will play a crucial role in supporting McDonald’s Federal Government Relations and Global Policy team by developing and implementing Political Action Committee (PAC) and grassroots engagement programs. This position will oversee all aspects of PAC management, including strategy development, fundraising efforts, and targeted contributions, while also encouraging and coordinating political involvement across the company. The Political Program Supervisor will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, build relationships with campaigns and party organizations, and organize PAC fundraising events to support McDonald’s advocacy priorities.

In addition to PAC and grassroots management, the Political Program Supervisor will provide day-to-day management of a government relations committee composed of McDonald’s franchisees. This role will also be responsible for tracking and reporting on program outcomes, preparing communications and briefing materials, and assisting with budget oversight to ensure effective resource use. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in politics, communications, project management, and relationship-building, with the potential for growth within the team.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and accounting of the Political Action Committee (McDonald’s PAC) by raising funds, processing PAC contributions and receipts, and dispersing funds after approval from the PAC Committee. Develop and implement creative marketing strategies to drive PAC membership growth and increase fundraising receipts for the McDonald’s PAC.
• Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising, marketing, and communications plan, including strategies, tactics, goals/benchmarks, and budget, focused on retaining and increasing contributions from current donors and expanding the number of donors to McDonald’s PAC.
• Track all PAC contribution requests and maintain up-to-date records on donations to ensure alignment with PAC contribution strategy.
• Staff the political action committee, develop presentations for the committee, prepare communications including the annual report and solicitations, and implement techniques to expand and improve the political action committee.
• Provide ongoing customer service to McDonald’s PAC members. Manage relationships with fundraising and compliance vendors.
• Plan and support PAC events and manage political event calendar, both in D.C. and locally in districts. Work with the U.S. Government Affairs Manager and state team to coordinate attendance at fundraisers.
• Assist outside counsel in producing and filing monthly and quarterly Federal Election Commission reports. Ensure compliance with all federal requirements relative to political action committees, including laws regarding disclosure and tracking of contributions. Prepare and submit reports for corporate stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Staff and support the monthly government relations Owner/Operator committee meetings, including scheduling the meetings, drafting the agenda, meeting materials, and needed follow-up.
• Connect with fundraising professionals from other organizations to share ideas, benchmark successful practices, and bring fresh insights into McDonald’s PAC strategies.

 

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $87,050 - $108,810 per year   
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Communications, or a related field with three to five years’ experience.
• Strong political acumen and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Prior experience in PAC Administration, including disbursements and compliance, is preferred.
• Must be resourceful and customer service-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• The ability to work independently and cross-functionally to run multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Can plan, create, edit, and publish engaging content for internal audiences.
• Must be driven by ownership culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and can-do attitude. Self-starter, creative thinker, excellent listener.
• The ability to adapt and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information:

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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