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Executive Director

The Executive Director will build and maintain relationships with elected Democratic officials, national and local party organizations, constituency groups and allied organizations.  He/She will execute and organize training for candidates, party members and activists.  He/She will assist with candidate recruitment and voter registration and education.  He/She will organize and oversee the National Convention delegate selection process.

The Executive Director will develop, manage and oversee all state party operations including, but not limited to:

Manage Party Headquarters Staff

Administer and staff State and National Conventions

Coordinate Volunteers

Administer Information Technology systems

Coordinate Voter File

Track Budget

Pay and account for bills

File Federal and State Election Committee Reports

Maintain internal and external databases

The Executive Director (along with the Chairman and other officials) will serve as a liaison to the following:

National Committee for an Effective Congress (NCEC)

Democratic Elected Officials

Association of State Democratic Chairs (ASDC)

Democratic National Committee (DNC)

Federal, Statewide and Local Candidates

Coordinated Campaign

Vendors

Parish Executive Committees (PEC’s)

Caucus and Auxiliary Groups

Qualifications:          

Experience in fundraising and budgeting required.  This position requires excellent supervisory and personnel management skills.  The individual must be organized, responsible and be able to work under pressure in a challenging political environment.  Excellent computer skills are also required.  A commitment to the goals and ideals of the Democratic Party is a prerequisite.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.