JACK HURLEY
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at the U.S. Department of Education and in national and state campaigns. Expertise in legislative analysis, strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in leading outreach initiatives, building community relations, and managing collaborative projects, resulting in impactful policy outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Assistant to the Under Secretary
US Department of Education
Washington, DC
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed legislative communications, fostering relationships with congressional offices and ensuring coordinated messaging across departments.
- Designed outreach strategies for federal initiatives, leading over 40 institutional site visits to build partnerships.
- Collaborated with internal teams and national coalitions to promote interagency dialogue on postsecondary education initiatives.
- Conducted research and analyses on legislative topics, aligning findings with strategic departmental priorities.
- Prepared detailed briefings for senior leadership on complex policy issues, including employment regulations and tuition-free programs.
- Coordinated policy initiatives on artificial intelligence, generating actionable recommendations from a White House AI Summit.
- Developed social media content plans for the Under Secretary, aligning with public messaging and engaging audiences.
- Established the Office of the Under Secretary website, publishing articles on student loan statistics and policy decisions.
Advance Associate for the First Lady
Executive Office of the President
Washington, DC
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed production and organization of 10 event sites leading up to First Lady's attendance.
- Executed run of show materials to convey child COVID vaccination messaging effectively.
- Produced site diagrams for White House leadership and Secret Service, ensuring clear communication.
- Collaborated with Secret Service to develop safety plans for public events attended by First Lady.
Field Organizer
Joe Biden for President
Iowa, California, Georgia and Maine
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed direct voter contact operations across 24 precincts in Cedar Rapids and four congressional districts in San Diego.
- Recruited and sustained over 70 volunteers per location to meet voter contact benchmarks.
- Hired five interns who enhanced voter contact rates and generated unprecedented vote-by-mail requests, securing Knox County for Democrats.
- Exceeded personal goals with over 400 doors knocked and 850 calls made weekly.
- Contributed as one of four members on Teamsters Bargaining Committee representing over 120 organizers nationwide.
Research Associate
Bill Nelson for Seante
Orlando, Florida
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted in designing and implementing research methodologies and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance project outcomes and efficiency.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings for stakeholders and team members.
- Created presentations to explain research findings to colleagues and supervisors.
- Coordinated efficiently with senior staff during a state-wide recount that required face-to-face constituent outreach, field organizing, and volunteer vetting, in addition to daily research responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05-2018
Skills
- Legislative analysis
- Community outreach
- Strategic communication
- Constituent coordination
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
- Project management
- Office administration
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Stakeholder engagement
- Event coordination
- Voter outreach
- Data analysis
Timeline
Special Assistant to the Under Secretary
US Department of Education
01.2022 - 01.2025
Advance Associate for the First Lady
Executive Office of the President
09.2021 - 01.2022
Field Organizer
Joe Biden for President
05.2019 - 11.2020
Research Associate
Bill Nelson for Seante
05.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Gonzaga University
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