Western Regional Director
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ASDC Regional Director responsible for supporting and coaching State Party leaders across the Western region. Fostering communication and building Democratic infrastructure for successful coordination.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary contact for all State Party Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Executive Directors in the designated region
- Support and coach State Leadership teams to set and achieve ambitious goals
- Lead all communication to State Parties, including but not limited to holding regular state check-ins; routing requests for support; preparing briefings and background documents; convening regional online meetings; sending travel notifications and notifications regarding programs and partnership opportunities; and identifying opportunities to build strong two-way communication between State Parties and the ASDC.
- Attend all State Party-related meetings, briefings, planning sessions, etc.
- Work with State Parties to route requests for surrogates, both for virtual and in-person events, as well as for email sends, letters, social media posts, etc.
- Travel to states in the region to provide support to State Parties with: strategic assessments and planning; fundraisers and conventions; trainings; key meetings; elections; and other events as needed/requested -- including potential electoral deployments in the final week(s) of a cycle.
- Carry out national strategic imperatives in their assigned states and represent the interests of their states in national conversations
- Help with the joint ASDC / DNC training program, including advising on training priorities; assisting with curriculum development; and facilitating in-state and regional training.
- Work closely with all DNC departments to facilitate State Party support and brief departments on State Party activities, needs, and opportunities – e.g. coordinating with the DNC Tech Team on voter file updates; and coordinating with Communications and Research on lifting up Administration programs and achievements.
- Work with the ASDC Executive Director and the DNC Political Department to administer the State Party Partnership (SPP) program – including conducting regular State Party check-ins; recommending opportunities for DNC support in service of the state’s core infrastructure; creating state-specific assessments and plans; and tracking progress on key deliverables.
- Collaborate with all relevant DNC departments in the planning and development process for all national programs that involve or rely on State Parties.
- All additional work assigned by the Executive Director.
- Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission.
Requirements:
- At least five years of working at the state and/or national level in a campaign or state party, with a strong preference given to state party work.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build and consistently maintain strong relationships, and a high level of tact and diplomacy.
- Clear, effective oral and written communication and presentation skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Exceptional judgement, both political and practical.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate conflict and work towards resolution.
- Extensive experience developing and leveraging political relationships
- Deep knowledge of and experience with organizing
- A collaborative and empowering leadership and management style.
- Familiarity with all the elements of a successful statewide campaign
- An ability to work within a team and with multiple stakeholders, simultaneously.
- A solutions-oriented approach; the willingness to take initiative while juggling multiple priorities; creative, innovative thinking; and energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude; resilient and resourceful, adapting quickly to shifting priorities.
- Regional Directors can NOT hold leadership positions within their state parties or the national party. It is critical that the staff members are focused on serving the state parties and that we are mission-focused.
Benefits:
- Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
- Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
- Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
- Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
- Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents
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