Caucus Director, Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committee

December 24, 2014

Caucus Director, Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committee

Senate Democratic Campaign Committee
Caucus Director


The Senate Democratic Campaign Committee is hiring a Caucus Director. This is a senior level position, reporting directly to Senate Democratic leadership, and will oversee all aspects of the 2016 campaign. We are looking for someone who knows Maine and has a deep understanding of the unique characteristics of each senate district. Past campaign and fundraising experiences are must-haves. But we are looking for more than just technical competence. A strong candidate will have the soft skills to complement his/her technical know-how, including a collaborative approach to problem solving, a strategic mind, and the ability to lead and inspire a diverse group of stakeholders including volunteers.

Caucus Director Job Responsibilities:
·       Oversees all operations for 2016 Senate Democratic campaign
·       Reports directly to Senate Democratic Leadership: Senators Alfond and Hill
·       Prepares and executes campaign fundraising plan, in consultation with leadership team
·       Manages campaign staff, including hiring of paid campaign positions, and oversight and training for both paid and volunteers staff
·       Oversees candidate recruitment and serves as primary point of contact for all candidates
·       Provides the highest-level of service for candidates including regular communications and trainings
·       Designs and implements a world-class field campaign, including individualized field plans for each candidate
·       Oversees the campaign budget and manages expenditures
·       Ensures 100% compliance with all Maine election laws, including timely campaign finance reporting (in conjunction with SDCC Treasurer)
·       Provides regular updates to Senate Democratic Leadership Team
·       Works collaboratively with consultants and vendors on strategy
·       Builds and leverages key relationships with national allies
·       Manages internal communications for the campaign, including meetings, conference calls, and general updates with Senators and staff involved with campaign effort
·       Oversees recount process if necessary

Required Skills and Experiences:
·                  2+ years of experience working on campaigns
·                  Strong, working knowledge of Maine demographics and political landscape
·                  Strong leader who is able to inspire and motivate candidates and staff
·                  Experienced manager with the willingness and ability to empower staff to be leaders in their own right
·                  Collaborative approach to problem solving
·                  Strategic thinker
                                                
To apply: send Resume and cover letter to Justin Alfond at jalfond@gmail.com by January 9th.