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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.


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.


Finance Intern

Description: 

The Texas Democratic Party is seeking a Finance Intern for the remainder of the Spring 2024 term with the possibility of continuing into the Summer. This person will be responsible for drafting direct donor communications. This person will also have the opportunity to prepare briefings for materials for fundraising events and gain experience in donor prospecting and general research. An ideal candidate will need to be well-organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have a positive attitude and willingness to learn. 

Core Responsibilities: 

  • Draft donor communication and acknowledgments

  • Research prospective donors and assist with general research projects

  • Maintain active donor database in NGP and ensure up-to-date documentation of relationship management

  • Assist with preparation of briefing materials for events and meetings

  • Support or staff external meetings and events as needed

  • Assist with day-to-day operations of the finance department

  • Other duties as assigned

Required Skills: 

  • Proficiency in Google Suite specifically Google Sheets.

  • The ability to focus on precise messaging to prepare public donor-facing communication ensuring positive interactions with constituents.

  • The ability to think creatively to complete research projects and expand the Texas Democratic Party network.

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Intern. Part-time, hourly, in-person.

Location: Austin, Texas

Salary: $15/hour

How to Apply: 

Please click here and fill out this form 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