Job opening: Executive Director

Rhode Island Democratic Party > Job opening: Executive Director

The Rhode Island Democratic Party’s (RIDP) Executive Director’s primary responsibilities are to oversee all programs of the RIDP, build and manage the RIDP team, and lead party staff through special elections, general elections, and coordinated campaigns. The Executive Director is responsible for well-managed party programs that build the party at the grassroots level, strengthen its infrastructure, and effectively execute the vision of the Chair.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manages communications, digital, finance, voter protection, compliance, data, field, organizing, and canvassing staff, including setting expectations and overseeing daily work output;
  • Implements the strategy and processes of the Chair and party leadership effectively and expediently;
  • Maintains close working relationships with various partners, including but not limited to the DNC, the ASDC, the Congressional Delegation, statewide officers, leadership of the Rhode Island General Assembly, and Democratic local elected leaders, as well as other national and local partners;
  • Ensures access to and provides updates for the VoteBuilder/VAN data system relied upon by Democrats statewide;
  • Serves as a spokesperson, as appropriate;
  • Works with the RIDP compliance officer to maintain an updated working knowledge of campaign finance, election, and compliance laws, and ensures that all party activities are compliant;
  • Manages the development and implementation of the Rhode Island Democratic Party’s annual strategic plan;
  • Supports Rhode Island’s city and town Democratic committees;
  • Recruits, interviews, and hires staff;
  • Partners with fundraising staff, the Chair, Treasurer, Finance Committee, and donors to create a robust fundraising apparatus and cultivate both large- and small-dollar donors; and
  • Implements the Delegate Selection and National and State Convention Plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A minimum of four years of campaign and/or related work experience; executive experience working on a coordinated, statewide, congressional political campaign, or with a state political party is preferred;
  • Experience managing a team;
  • Familiarity with developing and executing an annual budget;
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously under strict deadlines;
  • A responsive and positive team leader who thrives on versatility and constant new challenges;
  • Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills;
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, VoteBuilder, NGP/VAN, and Google Docs; and
  • An unwavering commitment to Democratic values.

COMPENSATION:

Salary range is $70,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience. Health and dental insurance coverage is available to the employee.

HOW TO APPLY:

This is a full-time position based in Providence, RI. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please send a résumé, cover letter, professional writing sample, and three references to info@ridemocrats.org. Please include “Executive Director” in the subject line.

The Rhode Island Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires a strong commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse team that provides high-quality services to supporters and constituents. RIDP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or administration of personnel actions on the basis of sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity, physical disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.