Iowa Democratic Party: Hiring for an African American Engagement Director

[Blair Lawton]

Director of African-American Community Engagement

 

The Iowa Democratic Party seeks a high-achieving individual to serve as Director of African-American Community Engagement to lead our community outreach efforts among key constituencies across the state. The ideal candidate will have experience in grassroots organizing, voter engagement and outreach, coalition building, and communications with specific experience working in minority or underrepresented communities.

This new position will report to the Party Affairs Director and will work with a wide variety of stakeholders including other IDP departments, our Constituency Caucus Chairs, and partner organization leaders.

Duties Include:

• Create and implement a comprehensive constituency outreach and engagement plan that includes coordinating with partner groups prioritizing voter registration

• Build coalitions and strategic partnerships with allied organizations to strengthen relationships with the IDP and to collaborate on community organizing opportunities 

• Work with IDP staff and Constituency Caucus Chairs to strengthen party relationships and outreach and to promote and provide Party resources to constituencies

• Plan and participate in voter contact activities, trainings, local meetings, and other activities that build presence in constituencies across the state and increase engagement with the Party

• Develop a 2020 Caucus education and turnout plan to increase caucus turnout among the African-American and Native American communities

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least two cycles or two years of experience in grassroots community organizing or field organizing, 

• Excellent writing, analytical, and public speaking skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment,

• Comfortable working in a team environment while also self-motivated and able to meet goals,

• Computer proficiency and knowledge of Votebuilder preferred

• Statewide travel is required

To apply: Send a resume to bla...@iowademocrats.org with the subject line Community Engagement Director. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Please contact Blair Lawton at 605-212-5084 for any accommodations you need for the application and interview process. 

The Iowa Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer, and employs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, family medical status or genetic information, military service, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, height, weight, creed, economic status or disability.