The Connecticut Democratic Party is seeking an energetic and dedicated full-time Events Manager to serve the remainder of the 2016 election cycle. This individual will be a critical component to our finance and political team, which is essential to our success and daily operations. This position will work with all of senior staff, with a specific focus on the finance program.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Plan and implement large-scale fundraising events, as well as grassroots/regional events
- Lead the production of major political events for state and federal campaigns – including national surrogate events
- Coordinate with hosts, State Party principals, and vendors to execute events
- Develop fundraising materials for prospective donors and communications for events
- Participate in donor research to prepare targets and prospects to build call finance events program
- Supervise and direct State Party staff in event settings
- Communicate with staff members, elected officials, campaign staff, vendors, and consultants
- Work closely with compliance staff during the solicitation and intake processes
Qualifications Required:
- Dedication to Democratic campaigns or causes
- Candidates should have at least one campaign cycle of political experience
- Experience planning and executing events
- Previous experience in staffing elected officials at events or candidate call time is recommended
- Basic knowledge or ability to learn state and federal campaign finance law
- Strong written and communication skills
- Ability to manage details and stay on top of multiple tasks, large and small, at once
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
- Desire to learn on the job and meet any challenge with a positive attitude
- Knowledge of NGP, BSD, and Excel is beneficial
- Connecticut ties or work experience will be helpful
The position is based in Hartford, Connecticut. The salary is commensurate with experience. This position may be extended past 2016 based on performance.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Resumes@ctdems.org. Applications improperly submitted will not be accepted. Position will be open until filled.
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