The Kansas Democratic Party is seeking an Executive Director. This is a permanent, full-time position within the state party headquarters based in Topeka, KS.
Goals
Devising, implementing and managing the execution of the Kansas Democratic Party, its overall election strategy and activities, and its plan for growth.
Planning and executing successful election-based activities.
Building a self-sustaining Party infrastructure at the statewide, district and county levels.
Responsibilities
Supervising staff and performing reviews.
Reviewing staff functions and restructuring job responsibilities, if necessary.
Interviewing applicants and making recommendations for final staff selection.
Working with fundraising staff, consultant(s) and/or telemarketer(s) and other vendors to monitor and maximize fundraising efforts.
Ensuring all campaign finance reports and other required reports are accurately and timely filed.
Working with communications staff, consultants and State Chair to issue press releases, speak out on important issues, respond to attacks, and present the Democratic Party in a positive, professional light.
Developing and maintaining professional relationships with Democratic Party leaders, elected officials, key constituencies, and donors.
Developing training programs for the state party, including precinct committees, activists, and candidates.
Overseeing development and production of party-building and message delivery tools, including brochures, newsletters, fax briefings, and website.
Organizing all meetings of the State Committee and Executive Committee as required by state party bylaws and state statute.
Demonstrating an understanding of all aspects of elections including election law, campaign techniques, campaign planning, targeting, polling, and get-out-the-vote programs and vendor selection to assist in these endeavors.
Implementing programs such as delegate selection, platform development, and voter registration.
Working with the State Chair, Treasurer and Finance Committee to develop and adhere to an operating budget.
Working with local and national caucuses to identify, mentor, recruit and train Democratic candidates for state and federal office.
Working with party leaders to determine goals and priorities and monitor progress.
Preparing a written monthly report of state party activities for monthly conference calls and all meetings of the State Committee and Executive Committee.
Acting as liaison with the staffs of the Democratic National Committee and the Association of State Democratic Chairs.
Attending ASDC and DNC meetings
Qualifications
A minimum of at least six (6) years of political experience. This should include experience in planning, running and winning campaigns.
At least two full cycles (4 years) in a leadership role in major statewide races or state-based organizations.
Significant staff and crisis management experience with proven, clear decision making ability.
Demonstrated success in fundraising.
CONTACT
Interested applicants should send a resume, references, and three (3) writing samples to resumes@kansasdems.org with the subject line "Executive Director Position". The submission deadline is March 30, 2015.
Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the Chair to schedule an interview. The interview process will begin April 1, 2015 and a candidate chosen by April 5, 2015. The chosen candidate should be prepared to begin serving as ED by April 13, 2015.
No person shall be discriminated against in seeking employment with the Kansas Democratic Party because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, height, weight, creed, sexual orientation, economic status or disability.
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