The Texas Democratic Party is seeking an experienced political operative to fill the position of Political Director. This is a full time position based in Austin, TX with remote work for the time being. The Political Director will report to the Executive Director and work closely with other department directors. The Political Director is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and informing and executing Texas Democrats' strategy to win elections up and down the ballot in 2022 and beyond.
Core Responsibilities:
- Participate in building political strategy for 2021 and 2022; advise senior leadership on implementation
- Partner with senior staff in facilitating cycle strategic planning process
- Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders (elected officials, candidates, County Party Chairs, allied groups, other partners, etc.)
- Execute political goals for the Party
- Manage political department
- Develop and implement statewide voter engagement programs
- Coordinate with local, county-level, and statewide election campaigns
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Required tools:
- Working laptop
- Mobile phone
- Reliable car
Preferred experience:
Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience working in Texas political and deep political relationships across the state. Someone who has experience building and overseeing a political program as well as managing staff would be a strong fit.
Salary:
Starting salary is $75,000+ and open to negotiation.
Employee Classification:
This is a Texas based full-time position and will include some nights and weekends.
Start Date:
February 15th or as soon as possible.
How to apply: Please submit your resume at txdem.co/apply-pd
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