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Coordinated Campaign Director - Texas
Coordinated Campaign Organizing Director - Texas
Coordinated Campaign Deputy Organizing Director - Texas
Coordinated Campaign Regional Organizing Director - Texas
Data Analyst - Austin, Texas
VAN Assistant - Austin, Texas
Resume Bank - Austin, Texas
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Coordinated Campaign Director
Summary: This senior-management-level position is responsible for developing and executing all elements of the Texas Democratic Party’s 2024 Coordinated Campaign. This person will help to build and manage a statewide voter contact infrastructure and will play a critical role in the efforts to win significant victories for Democrats up and down the ballot.
A strong candidate will have the skills and experience necessary to manage a diverse set of stakeholders, develop and execute a data-driven organizing program, and manage critical direct mail and digital communication components. This individual will also have a demonstrated ability to manage, mentor and develop staff while working in a high-pressure environment. This position reports to the Executive Director, in coordination with other party principles and partners.
Responsibilities:
In consultation with partners and stakeholders, develop and implement the 2024 Texas Democratic Coordinated Campaign plan.
Direct all day-to-day operations for the Coordinated Campaign.
Oversee the hiring and training of all Coordinated Campaign staff, as well as the day-to-day management of all senior staff members and direct reports.
Develop and execute a comprehensive, data-driven statewide organizing plan.
Create systems to track and analyze the data and metrics of the organizing program, and make changes as needed.
Oversee the creation and execution of digital and direct mail voter contact plans.
Build and manage all aspects of the 2024 Coordinated Campaign budget and cashflow.
Provide stakeholders and partners regular updates on the progress of the Coordinated Campaign
Work directly with stakeholders and partners to build out fundraising and revenue plans and hold partners accountable for their fundraising goals and commitments.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least three cycles of organizing and campaign management experience or comparable political or advocacy experience. Senior-level experience on a statewide campaign strongly preferred. Experience overseeing a program’s budget and cashflow is a strong plus.
Applicant should have experience managing political stakeholder/partners and building collaborative programs.
Experience recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring and managing a team of paid staff and volunteers.
Must be a strong leader able to inspire and motivate staff and campaigns, as well as work collaboratively with peers, direct reports, and stakeholders.
A strong and demonstrated commitment to building a diverse and inclusive team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in VAN, Microsoft Office, and Google Docs;
Reliable transportation is required for frequent travel up and down state
Salary And Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The Texas Democratic Party offers medical, vision, and dental insurance. Employee’s insurance premiums are paid fully by TDP. This is a cycle-only position.
Location: This is an in-person position based in Texas. This role will require statewide travel.
Start Date: Mid-March 2024
How To Apply:
Please click here to apply for this position.
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.
Coordinated Campaign Organizing Director
Summary: This senior-level position is responsible for developing and executing all elements of the Coordinated Campaign’s 2024 organizing and direct voter contact plan. This person will help to build and manage a statewide organizing infrastructure and will play a critical role in the efforts to win significant victories for Democrats up and down the ballot.
A strong candidate will have the skills and experience necessary to hire and manage a large and diverse organizing team, develop and execute a data-driven organizing program, and collaborate with key principals, organizations, and stakeholders around the state. This position reports to the Coordinated Campaign Director.
Responsibilities:
In consultation with the Coordinated Campaign Director and key stakeholders, develop and implement the 2024 Texas Coordinated Campaign direct voter contact plan.
Direct all day-to-day operations for the Coordinated Campaign’s organizing team.
Oversee the hiring and training of all Coordinated Campaign organizing staff, as well as the day-to-day management of all deputies, regional organizing directors, and other direct reports.
Create systems to track and analyze the data and metrics of the organizing program, and make changes as needed.
Provide stakeholders and partners regular updates on the progress of the Coordinated Campaign, and work with partners and organizations across the state to create additional capacity for the organizing team.
Other duties as assigned by the Coordinated Campaign Director.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least three cycles of organizing experience, including experience managing a large and diverse organizing staff. Experience on a statewide campaign strongly preferred.
Applicant should have experience managing political stakeholder/partners and building collaborative programs.
Experience recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring and managing a team of paid staff and volunteers.
Must be a strong leader able to inspire and motivate staff and campaigns, as well as work collaboratively with peers, direct reports, and stakeholders.
A strong and demonstrated commitment to building a diverse and inclusive team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in VAN, Microsoft Office, and Google Docs;
Reliable transportation is required for frequent travel up and down state
Salary And Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The Texas Democratic Party offers medical, vision, and dental insurance. Employee’s insurance premiums are paid fully by TDP. This is a cycle-only position.
Location: This is an in-person position based in Texas. This role will require statewide travel.
Start Date: April 2024
How To Apply: Please click here to apply for this position.
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.
Coordinated Campaign Deputy Organizing Director
Summary: This position is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of all elements of the Coordinated Campaign’s 2024 organizing and direct voter contact plan. This person will help to build and manage a statewide organizing infrastructure and will play a critical role in the efforts to win significant victories for Democrats up and down the ballot.
A strong candidate will have the skills and experience necessary to hire and manage a large and diverse organizing team, develop and execute a data-driven organizing program, and collaborate with key principals, organizations, and stakeholders around the state. This position reports to the Coordinated Campaign Organizing Director.
Responsibilities:
Work with the Coordinated Campaign Organizing Director and key stakeholders to develop and implement the 2024 Texas Coordinated Campaign direct voter contact plan.
Assist in the day-to-day operations for the Coordinated Campaign’s organizing team.
Help to hire and train Coordinated Campaign organizing staff, as well as the day-to-day management of regional organizing directors, and other direct reports.
Create systems to track and analyze the data and metrics of the organizing program, and make changes as needed.
Provide stakeholders and partners regular updates on the progress of the Coordinated Campaign, and work with partners and organizations across the state to create additional capacity for the organizing team.
Other duties as assigned by the Coordinated Campaign Organizing Director.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least two cycles of organizing experience, including experience managing organizers.
Ideal candidate should have experience managing political stakeholder/partners and building collaborative programs.
Experience recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring and managing a team of paid staff and volunteers preferred.
Must be a strong leader able to inspire and motivate staff and campaigns, as well as work collaboratively with peers, direct reports, and stakeholders.
A strong and demonstrated commitment to building a diverse and inclusive team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in VAN, Microsoft Office, and Google Docs;
Reliable transportation is required for frequent travel up and down state
Salary And Benefits: Salary range is $6,000 - $6,500 per month depending on experience. The Texas Democratic Party offers medical, vision, and dental insurance. Employee’s insurance premiums are paid fully by TDP. This is a cycle-only position.
Location: This is an in-person position based in Texas. This role will require statewide travel.
Start Date: May 2024
How To Apply: Please click here to apply for this position.
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.
Coordinated Campaign Regional Organizing Director
Summary: This position is responsible for creating organizing programs in key communities in Texas. Regional Organizing Directors will help to build key organizing infrastructure, work with local partners to create a large and active base of volunteers, and build critical relationships with local party officials and stakeholders.
A strong candidate will have the skills and experience necessary to motivate and inspire a team of organizers and volunteers, and the drive necessary to execute an aggressive direct voter contact plan. This position reports to the Coordinated Campaign Organizing Director.
Responsibilities:
Recruit, train, manage and support a team of volunteers and ultimately organizers for the region.
Plan, lead and execute grassroots activities for volunteers such as canvasses, phone banks, and relational organizing efforts.
Quickly build and grow the local volunteer infrastructure.
Support and guide organizers in your region to ensure they meet and exceed their goals.
Serve as the local representative for the TDP within the community you are assigned.
Other duties as assigned by the Coordinated Campaign Organizing Director.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least one cycle of organizing experience. Experience managing organizers, volunteer leads, or organizing interns is a strong plus.
Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed goals.
Ideal candidate should have experience working with political stakeholder/partners and building collaborative programs.
Must be a strong leader able to inspire and motivate staff and campaigns, as well as work collaboratively with peers, direct reports, and stakeholders.
A strong and demonstrated commitment to building a diverse and inclusive team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in VAN, Microsoft Office, and Google Docs.
Reliable transportation is required for frequent travel up and down state.
Salary And Benefits: Salary is $5,000 per month. The Texas Democratic Party offers medical, vision, and dental insurance. Employee’s insurance premiums are paid fully by TDP. This is a cycle-only position. This position is union-eligible.
Location: This is an in-person position based in Texas. Specific locations/postings have not yet been assigned. This role will require in-region travel.
Start Date: June 2024
How To Apply: Please click here to apply for this position.
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.
Data Analyst
Description:
The Texas Democratic Party is currently seeking applications for a Data Analyst. This person will have a role in designing, building and maintaining all our data products, which include but are not limited to a Bayesian partisanship model, various reporting dashboards, and statewide targets. They will be responsible for working directly with campaigns, other departments, county parties, and allied organizations to promote the adoption of these products.
This position will report to the Deputy Director of Data and Analytics, and will be on the Data team, working in close collaboration with other teams. This is a cycle-only position, with employment through November 2024. This is an in-person, union-eligible position located in Austin, Texas, and will include some nights and weekends.
Core Responsibilities:
Use SQL to assist in the creation of various data products
Respond to various ad hoc analytical requests with informed, data-based analysis
Developing and interpreting data visualizations
Provide data support to other internal teams
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Required Skills:
Experience with SQL & either Python or R in political data science contexts
Familiarity with Google Apps Script or shell scripting is a plus
Experience using political data to solve problems
Familiarity with BigQuery and Portal is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A commitment to working at the Texas Democratic Party through November 2024
Required Tools:
A reliable laptop
A reliable cell phone
Salary: $5,416 monthly
Start Date: April or May 2024
How to Apply: Please click here to apply for this position.
Diversity: The Texas Democratic Party is an equal-opportunity employer. Consistent with the Texas Democratic Party’s commitment to including groups historically underrepresented in the Texas Democratic Party’s affairs, by virtue of race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, we strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to seek jobs within the Texas Democratic Party.
VAN Assistant
Description:
The Texas Democratic Party is currently seeking applications for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and creative VAN Assistant. This person will be responsible for assisting campaigns and county parties across Texas with VAN, including advising on targeting and troubleshooting technical issues.
This position will report to the Deputy Director of VAN, and will be on the Data team, working in close collaboration with other teams. This is a cycle-only position, with employment through November 2024. This is an in-person, union-eligible position located in Austin, Texas, and will include some nights and weekends.
Core Responsibilities:
Responding to email help tickets and maintaining/improving the help ticket system
Writing and updating support documentation
Learning the VAN CRM and using it to provide strategic advice to campaigns, county parties, and other users
Creating VAN accounts and managing the invoicing process
Other data/tech duties to support geographies/districts, including VAN administration, creating phone banks, managing texting programs, and more
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Required Skills:
Experience using Google Sheets
Interest in advancing technical skills - especially in becoming a Google Sheets expert or learning SQL
Experience with Votebuilder/VAN or voter contact tools is a plus
Experience using FreshDesk, Airtable, and/or Asana is a plus
Required Tools:
A reliable laptop
A reliable cell phone
Salary: $4,166.67 per month
Start Date: Mid-April 2024
How to Apply: Please click here to apply for this position.
Diversity: The Texas Democratic Party is an equal-opportunity employer. Consistent with the Texas Democratic Party’s commitment to including groups historically underrepresented in the Texas Democratic Party’s affairs, by virtue of race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, we strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to seek jobs within the Texas Democratic Party.
Texas Democrats Resume Bank
We welcome all aspiring staffers who want to work on a Democratic campaign in Texas to submit your resume to the Texas Democrats’ Resume Bank! Whether you’re looking to be a campaign manager for a local city council race or do fundraising for a state legislative race, we want to help connect you to those opportunities. Submit your resume, and if you match the criteria that a campaign is looking for, we will send them your resume for their consideration. They may reach out to you about formally applying or interviewing if they think you’d be a good fit for their campaign.
Submit your resume: txdem.co/resume-bank
The DNC is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC 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 disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
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.
Texas Democrats Intern Resume Bank
We welcome all aspiring interns who want to work on a Democratic campaign in Texas to submit your resume to the Texas Democrats’ Intern Resume Bank! Submit your resume, and if you match the criteria that a campaign is looking for, we will send them your resume for their consideration. They may reach out to you about formally applying or interviewing if they think you’d be a good fit for their campaign.
Submit your resume: txdem.co/intern-resume-bank