Desktop Support Associate II

WHO WE ARE

ActBlue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating cutting-edge technology that fuels Democratic victories and enables progressive causes to thrive.

Our vision is simple: building change through the power of people. Since our founding weve been building innovative solutions to revolutionize grassroots fundraising if youve donated to a Democratic campaign or a progressive organization online youve probably used our platform! We believe in putting power in the hands of small-dollar donors by helping thousands of groups from local candidates to national movements mobilize their communities and create a lasting impact. Every member of our team is deeply committed to advancing our shared mission and core values. Together we are shaping the future of democracy.

THE OPPORTUNITY

ActBlue is a nonprofit that builds technology and infrastructure for Democratic campaigns progressive organizations and nonprofits. We empower small-dollar donors and help them make their voices heard and behind the scenes our IT team plays a critical role in keeping our people and systems running at their best. Were committed to building an inclusive remote-first culture where every team member can do their best work.

The Desktop Support Associate II is the go-to technical resource for ActBlue staff working remotely across the country and in our Boston-area office. This role combines high-touch end-user support with hands-on ownership of IT processes SaaS administration and project execution. Youll work closely with Security HR and other teams to deliver a reliable secure and seamless technology experience for every ActBlue employee.

This role reports to the Sr. IT Manager and is part of the Desktop Support team responsible for supporting 300 staff this position youll partner closely with our Systems Administration team and collaborate cross-departmentally to deliver solutions that support the broader goals of the organization. To thrive in this role youll need to be a fast learner who works well both asynchronously and collaboratively in a remote-first environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serve as a primary resource for day-to-day end-user support across hardware software and SaaS applications for remote and in-office staff
• Execute core IT processes including onboarding offboarding incident management and change management while actively identifying opportunities to improve how those processes work
• Triage and respond to the IT support queue prioritizing tickets to maintain service level commitments across a distributed workforce
• Support and administer core SaaS platforms including Okta Jamf Google Workspace Slack Atlassian and Zoom
• Support identity and access management workflows including provisioning SSO configurations and access reviews
• Follow and uphold endpoint security standards including patch compliance configuration enforcement and MDM policy management and surface gaps or improvement opportunities to the team
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve technical issues and procure hardware and networking equipment as needed
• Participate in and contribute to IT application rollouts and cross-functional technology projects
• Recognize and surface opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve service delivery efficiency
• Maintain accurate high-quality technical documentation for processes systems and projects
• Contribute to the IT knowledge base to support team scalability and end-user self-service
• Support in-office IT operations including conference room AV badge systems and hardware inventory
• Support wired and wireless networking troubleshooting in the physical office
• Provide end-user training on tools and processes to promote technology fluency across the organization

WHAT YOU BRING

• 3 years of relevant IT or desktop support experience
• Demonstrated experience developing documenting and maintaining IT processes and procedures
• Strong working knowledge of Jamf Okta Google Workspace Slack Atlassian and Zoom
• Advanced knowledge of macOS environments with experience supporting Apple devices (Mac iPhone iPad) in a managed enterprise setting
• Familiarity with endpoint security tooling MDM platforms and SSO/identity provider integrations
• Experience supporting meeting room and conferencing technology (Zoom Rooms telephony AV equipment)
• Comfort with scripting automation tools or low-code platforms to streamline IT workflows is a plus
• Project management experience including cross-functional technical projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Collaborative people-first approach to support patient thorough and solutions-oriented
• Willingness to work across U.S. time zones and support our Boston-area office onsite at least two times per week
• Able to lift 25 pounds

WORK & BENEFITS SNAPSHOT

This posting is for a full-time remote salaried position. Travel may be required on a limited basis to attend all-staff and departmental retreats (1-2 times per year). Additional travel may be required for select positions.

Registered States*:

Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming and Washington D.C.

*While ActBlue is currently registered to support remote work in the states listed above we possess the ability to register in additional states as needed. If you are located in a state not listed we may still be able to proceed with your application but please note that the offer process may take longer to accommodate registration requirements.

Work Schedule:

This role requires availability during established regular business hours (Mon-Fri) and is expected to be a part of an on-call rotation which will result in working nontraditional hours as needed.

Work Environment:

ActBlues headquarters are located in the Financial District of Downtown Crossing in Boston MA. If hired for this role you may have the option to onboard and begin working remotely from your home prior to working in-office. You will be expected to work at the Boston-area office onsite at least 2 days per week.

Salary Range Details:$65658 - $81543 - $97428

ActBlue is committed to consistent compensation practices across our organization. Final salary offers will take into account factors such as candidate experience interview performance and current team salary parity.

Benefits:

• Flexible work schedules and an unlimited time-off policy
• Fully paid and trans-inclusive health dental and vision insurance for employees and their families; plus fully-paid health reimbursement arrangement to use for out of pocket expenses and fully-paid short- and long-term disability
• Fully paid basic and AD&D life insurance and a voluntary supplemental life insurance option
• Dependent and health care flexible spending account options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits for employees
• Automatic 2% Employer-paid 401K contribution plus up to an additional 6% match on employee contributions
• A minimum of three months paid medical family and parental leave (for all new parents adoptions included)
• Commuter or home-office benefits including a $1000 home-office setup allowance for all new full-time remote employees
• Additional perks including quarterly snack deliveries and digital subscriptions to the Boston Globe & New York Times

ActBlue is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

UNION INFORMATION

The terms and conditions of this position are subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the Campaign Workers Guild the exclusive bargaining agent of covered ActBlue employees.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

As part of our hiring process ActBlue will conduct a background check at the time of offer. This will be completed in compliance with applicable laws and will not be initiated without your consent.

INCLUSION STATEMENT FROM ACTBLUE

ActBlue is committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering a diverse inclusive workplace. We celebrate unique perspectives honor the dignity of all individuals and recognize that diverse backgrounds and identities strengthen our mission.

If youre passionate about our work and see yourself in this role we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every requirement.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. To request an accommodation email.

*ActBlue willneverask candidates to buy equipment nor will we email from anything other than an email address.