The Texas Democratic Party is currently hiring two Regional Political Directors to build progressive coalitions and provide direct support to coordinated campaigns in different regions of the state. Regional political staff are important pillars of the 2018 Statewide Coordinated Campaign. Exceptional candidates must have previous experience in campaign or union field organizing.
Regional Political Directors (RPD's) will work to support the statewide Democratic ticket in their assigned region, and serve as strategic and operational advisers to county parties located within their region. The RPD will be held to the highest standards in professional conduct and ethics.
RPD's must be self-starters, team builders, and must care deeply about the future success of progressive politics in Texas. RPD's will receive a substantial amount of direction from TDP Headquarters.
These positions will be based in: the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and the San Antonio area.
Essential Duties:
Serve as Ambassador of the Texas Democratic Party on the ground, developing relationships with County Parties, campaigns, and local Democratic organizations
Onboard, train, and manage placement of volunteers into campaigns and county organizations
In Coordination with local Parties and campaigns, facilitate trainings of local volunteers and activists
Fostering county-wide & cross-county campaign coordination
Ensure campaigns and Democratic organizations are utilizing TDP guidance and resources to maximize programs
Organize and advance State Party & Statewide Slate events when in region
Additional duties as assigned by party staff
Required Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills
Highly organized
Strong attention to detail
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines at once
Proficiency in team building and motivating team members
Strong writing ability
Ability to train staff and volunteers
Places value in confidentiality, accountability
Believer in the principles of the Democratic Party, its platform, and its people
Preferred Experience:
Two campaign cycles with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership (one cycle being at a Field Director level or higher) and experience in managing a GOTV program; two cycles experience with VAN
Experience in managing staff and volunteers
Experience working in diverse communities
Experience working with community leaders
Experience in digital organizing
Required Tools:
A reliable vehicle
A reliable laptop
A reliable cell phone
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in Spanish
Two campaign cycles with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership, and experience in managing a GOTV program; two cycles experience with VAN
How to Apply:
Send your resume, a brief cover letter regarding your background and interest in being involved with the 2018 cycle, and three professional references via email to ian@txdemocrats.org.
In the subject line, address your email like this: RPD Application: Your Name
The Texas Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
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