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Deputy Executive Director

The Florida Democratic Party is looking to hire a Deputy Executive Director to help strategize and implement tools to build a strong state party that includes management of departments and staff, advise the Executive Director and Chair and build strong relationships within all aspects of the Florida Democratic Party. We need a strong individual who can help with budget management, event implementation, campaign strategy and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic and tactical deputy executive of the Florida Democratic Party;
• Acts as a liaison between County Chairs and the Executive Director and Chair;
• Program planning and implementation;
• Assists in the development and market of long-term strategic planning;
• Manage department directors and staff, their priorities and work flow;
• Help promote the party platform and party communications;
• Community outreach to maintain relationships with Democratic Party leaders, elected officials, key constituencies, labor, grassroots activists and allied organizations both in Florida and nationally;
• Advise on administrative operations including human resources, payroll, evaluations, labor/union law, employee benefits, and maintain the state party handbook including policies and procedures;
• Serve as a point of contact for our elected officials and internal party affairs leaders;
• Plan and manage all of the monthly calendar meetings with leadership and stakeholders, such as the monthly DNC call, Elected Official call, etc;
• Understand, communicate and help implement the Florida Democratic Party’s rules and bylaws that govern the organization;
• Assist with campaign strategy and implementation;
• Serves as a backup to the Executive Director at meetings and events when needed.
• Responsible for providing accurate and timely information and follow up.
• Coordinates with the DNC on various project and needs;
• Identify and recruit leaders, candidates, volunteers and committee persons to create a political bench.
• Coordinates and responds to voter and volunteer (grassroots) questions on issues,
• procedures, participation and follow-up;
• Other duties as assigned or modified.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least three cycles of campaign experience;
• At least 2 years of experience managing departments and/or staff;
• Prior experience building relationships with donors, elected officials, coalitions and partners;
• Strong knowledge of human resources;
• Excellent organization and time management skills;
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and written;
• Strong leadership skills to establish and maintain effective and strong working relationships;
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team;
• Travel to satellite and other statewide locations;
• Proficient in G-Suite;
• Believe in democratic values and mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in a second language
• Experience developing complex plans
• Grant writing skills

Logistics

• Position is based in Florida
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable mode of transportation and the ability to travel extensively at times throughout the state for more than a day at a time
• Must be able to travel often for several days at a time
• Office hours are 9:00AM – 6:00PM, Monday through Friday, however, evening and weekend hours will be needed regularly

Salary & Benefits
The salary is commensurate upon experience and is negotiable. This is a full-time position and available immediately. Position includes full health, dental, and vision benefits.

How to Apply
Please send an email with your resume and cover letter to [email protected] Please write “RESUME – Deputy Executive Director” in the subject line. There is no deadline, interviews and hiring decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Apply now if interested.

Disclaimer
The Florida Democratic Party 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 FDP 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.

Executive/Administrative Assistant

The Florida Democratic Party is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to assist in the day to day needs of the FDP Chair and Executive Director.  This position is based in South Florida and reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities Include:

• Serving as primary reception for callers and office visitors.  This includes greeting and responding to any/all inquiries and directing callers & visitors to the appropriate staffer;
• Distributing all incoming mail and ensuring that outgoing mail reaches the carrier(s);
• Assuming responsibility for office machinery (i.e. postage machine, copiers, and fax machines).  This includes having a working knowledge of machines, ensuring they are stocked and in working order and training others in their use as needed;
• Tracking, reporting & invoicing for use of postage, overnight mail and copy machines;
• Serving as primary liaison with vendors who service and supply office machinery;
• Maintaining, ordering and overseeing all office supplies and stationary (letterhead, envelopes, etc.);
• Scheduling use of office(s) by outside groups; maintaining schedule for use of conference rooms;
• Responsible for the creation and management of a process for coordinating the calendars of the FDP Chair and Executive Director and serving as the main point of contact for all scheduling requests;
• Reach out to individuals and organizations to set up meetings and events at the Chair or Executive Director’s request, including sending meeting notices;
• Responsible for compiling event briefings for the Chair or Executive Director when necessary, including background on attendees, event and talking points;
• Expected to travel with and staff the Chair and Executive Director when needed;
• Reach out to department heads at the request of the Chair or Executive Director to follow up on deadlines, progress on projects and schedule calls or meetings with them;
• Responsible for scheduling internal calls as well as taking notes and sending reminders;
• Responsible for maintaining the professional appearance of the common areas of the office;
• Maintain the storage space and control access to storage;
• Be responsible for recording individuals that have access keys to the office, and assure the return of keys that are no longer needed; 
• Reporting out call results for all departments within the FDP;

• Performing other administrative tasks as needed.

Required Specific Skills & Qualifications:

• 1-2 years experience in a support role, preferably in a political environment.
• High level of personal and professional integrity and strict adherence to confidentiality and privacy.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Proficient in G-Suite, Microsoft Office and NGP.
• Ability to manage conflict, work under pressure, and always be solutions oriented.
• The ability and willingness to work long hours and weekends.
• Access to a vehicle.
• Applicants must be highly organized and have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced campaign environment
• Customer service oriented; great phone presence a must 
• Ability to maintain calm and positive demeanor under pressure
• Ability to navigate many different types of personalities
• A detail-oriented team player
• Commitment to Democratic principles
• Basic accounting skills a plus
• Previous campaign/political experience a plus
• Be a fast learner.
• Be resourceful and able to solve problems on one’s own.
• Have good management aptitude and/or demonstrated skills.
• Have demonstrated skill at setting and communicating priorities.
• Strong public speaking skills are preferred

Logistics

• Must have the ability to travel extensively at times throughout the state for more than a day at a time.
• Must be able to travel often for several days at a time.
• Office hours are 9:00 – 6:00, Monday through Friday, however, evening and weekend hours will be needed regularly

Salary & Benefits

• The Florida Democratic Party offers a competitive salary and benefit package with the opportunity for growth. Salary is based on experience. This is a full-time position and available immediately.  Position includes full health, dental, and vision benefits.

How to Apply

• Please click here and fill out this form to apply for this position. 

Disclaimer

The Florida Democratic Party 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 FDP 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.

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Communications Director

The Florida Democratic Party (FDP) is seeking an experienced Communication Director to work with Executive Leadership to run a successful Communications Department. The Communications Director will be responsible for leading the development of an overall branding and messaging plan and strategy, act as spokesperson for the FDP when appropriate, maintain and grow connections and relationships with the local, state and national press, and work with Democratic elected officials, party officials and allies to hold Republicans accountable while sharing Democratic priorities and messages. 

This position will oversee all internal and external communications and execute plans that raise the Democratic Party’s profile, strengthen the Democratic Party’s narrative, drive earned media and rapid response efforts and communicate the Party’s message. The Communications Director will also be expected to contribute on several office-wide projects including large-scale fundraisers, large events, elections, the Convention and other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities Include

• Developing and implementing overarching communications strategy, plans and messages for the State Party;
• Ensuring message continuity across all areas of communications programs;
• Building and executing an aggressive statewide surrogate program;
• Writing and editing external communications, including talking points, statements, scripts, press releases, presentations, op-eds and other media outreach materials for the Chair and ED of the FDP, as well as our Democratic leaders when needed;
• Working with local stakeholder groups to help spread a coordinated message statewide;
• Facilitating press conferences and other earned media events;
• Working with a team to develop and manage a robust social media program;
• Compiling press and issues information and writing briefings; 
• Working with legislative leadership to take advantage of press opportunities;
• Maintaining and updating media lists; 
• Monitoring local and national press for relevant stories and developments;
• Creating and implementing a communications calendar;
• Develop and manage strategies that meet our needs day to day communications as well as long term goals;
• Provide immediate and timely communication to address external messaging needs;
• Aggressively seize media opportunities (generate earned media) that appear on the local, state, and national stage, to promote the values and candidates of the Florida Democratic Party;
• Ensure that all messaging and communications are timely and accurate (rapid response);
• Work with the national Democratic Party and their press teams to ensure that messaging and priorities align;
• Directing Communication Department staff, interns and volunteers in the planning and execution of communications efforts and press events;
• Track, create, manage, and send out frequent press clips, talking points, op-eds and/or communication, including analytics as needed;
• Serve as spokesperson for the Florida Democratic Party, when directed;
• Acting as point of contact for guest speakers, providing briefing documents and talking points, and attending to other special requests;
• Maintain  and grow strong relationships with other communications professionals in the Democratic Ecosystem, locally, statewide and nationally, including reporters;
• Acting as point of contact with allied campaigns, our elected officials and candidates for communications strategy, plans and events.

Qualifications and Skills

• A passion and a commitment to Democratic Party values and electing democrats.
• 4+ years proven communications experience.
• Proficient in G-Suite and all social media platforms.
• Experience directing and managing a department and its staff.
• Proven track record of creative and compelling external communications work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Excellent people, written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment.
• Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to creatively solve problems and look for efficiencies and ways to improve FDP’s communications and systems
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.

Logistics

• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable mode of transportation and the ability to travel extensively at times throughout the state for more than a day at a time.
• Position is based in Florida 
• Office hours are 9:00 – 6:00, Monday through Friday, however, evening and weekend hours will be needed regularly

Salary & Benefits

• The Florida Democratic Party offers a competitive salary and benefit package with the opportunity for growth. This is a full-time position and available immediately.  Position salary is negotiable and based on experience. Position includes full health, dental, and vision benefits.

How to Apply

• Please click here and fill out this form to apply for this position. 

Disclaimer

The Florida Democratic Party 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 FDP 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.

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Voter Protection Director

The Florida Democratic Party is seeking a Voter Protection Director (VPD). Primarily responsibilities are to work with the Executive team to develop and implement and manage a year-round, statewide voter protection program.  

Specifically, the VPD will work across the state to build a volunteer legal team, identify voter protection and voter accessibility issues and identify strategies for implementing desired changes. The director will work with the Voter Protection Committee providing technical assistance, organizing and facilitating its work, establishing and leading the poll watching, hotline and boileroom programs during primary, general, municipal and special elections while providing training for staff, volunteers and activists in proper voter protection protocol. The VPD will be responsible for building and sustaining the political and strategic relationship with the appropriate departments of the DNC, County Supervisors of Elections, the Florida Department of Elections, and candidate voter protection programs as well as generally being a statewide resource and point person for legal, legislative and strategic action against acts of voter suppression, intimidation or other efforts aimed at disenfranchising voters of Florida. 

Responsibilities Include

• Development and implement a statewide Voter Protection Program.
• Organize and manage a Voter Protection Committee and coordination of Voter Protection Committee meetings, so that each region works collaboratively.
• Organize county liaisons, poll watchers and voter protection team members throughout the state.
• Building and delivering training programs as well as written manuals and other modes of communications to the benefit of the Party and the program.
• Tracking voting legislation, organizing testimony and building a campaign where appropriate during the legislative session and/or when needed.
• Building relationships with the county’s Supervisors of Elections and working with the local parties to ensure fair and accessible elections.
• Directing the strategic, technical and operational needs of a Voter Protection boiler room, hotline, social media needs, etc., during active elections.
• Recruiting volunteers, committee members and cultivating lasting relationships with elections experts.
• Working with the DNC’s Voter Protection team to implement a program and ensuring that we align.
• Working in coordination with other FDP departments to build capacity in the counties, organize volunteers, train Democrats and raise needed funds.
• Maintaining a current knowledge of Voter Protection related lawsuits and current events, as well as a current knowledge of Party activities, goals and of general Democratic political news.
• Help draft and provide to voter education initiatives.
• Cooperating with the various departments at the FDP to perform all-staff activities such as State Committee Meetings, large fundraisers and the State Convention

Qualifications

• Experience running a Voter Protection Program preferred
• Experience as poll watcher, trainer or liaison to a Supervisor of Elections preferred
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously under strict deadlines
• Responsive and positive team player who enjoys versatility and constant new challenges
• Strong public speaking skills
• Unwavering commitment to accuracy and results
• Added bonus if candidate is a member of the Florida Bar and able to provide general council services for the day to day needs of the organization.

Skills and Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment
• Ability to be a team player
• Demonstrated superior writing and communications skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills, Spanish and/or Creole are helpful
• Proficiency in Google Suite, VAN and LBJ software
• Flexibility to travel as required in performance of duties
• Two cycles of political or commensurate experience
• A strong commitment to Democratic values

Logistics

• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable mode of transportation and the ability to travel extensively at times throughout the state for more than a day at a time.
• Must be able to travel outside of the state, often for several days at a time, to national trainings and events.
• Position is based in Florida 
• Office hours are 9:00 – 6:00, Monday through Friday, however, evening and weekend hours will be needed regularly

Salary & Benefits

• The Florida Democratic Party offers a competitive salary and benefit package with the opportunity for growth. This is a full-time position and available immediately.  Position salary is negotiable and based on experience. Position includes full health, dental, and vision benefits.

How to Apply

• Please click here and fill out this form to apply for this position. 

Disclaimer

The Florida Democratic Party 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 FDP 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.

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