Florida Senate Victory Regional Coordinator - Miami

[Beth Matuga]

Senate Victory, the arm of the Florida Democratic Party responsible for running state Senate campaigns, is seeking Regional Coordinators for the 2016 cycle. With redistricting nearly complete, Senate Victory will be running the largest operation in its history. This listing is for the Miami Regional Coordinator and will require relocation to Miami-Dade County immediately.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is able to work independently in a goal-oriented environment. Regional Coordinators will be responsible for supervising voter contact efforts, serving as the liaison between Senate Victory and targeted state Senate campaigns in South Florida, and maintaining political relationships in their assigned regions. This is a full-time, on-salary staff position; we are not seeking consultants and no outside employment is permitted. This position reports directly to the Senate Victory Political Director and Field Director.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supervising all field staff including field organizers and paid canvassers in respective regions

• Hiring field staff

• Administrative duties as necessary

• Supervising and sustaining a volunteer structure

• Maintaining relationships with local party infrastructure

• Implementing voter targets developed by Senate Victory’s Field Director

• Creation of a comprehensive voter registration program

• Creation of a comprehensive vote by mail program

• Daily reporting of all metrics both electronically and via conference call

• Direct supervisor of two to four state Senate campaigns

• Assisting campaign managers in management of candidates, communications plan and budgeting

• Coordination with up and down-ballot races in the respective region

Qualifications:

• At least one cycle of field experience required; two preferred

• Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred

• A baccalaureate degree

• Expertise in Votebuilder required

• Understanding of Microsoft Excel required

• Ability to accomplish many tasks simultaneously

• Reliable personal transportation

• Ability to deal with varied personalities and competing priorities

• Sense of humor and perspective necessary

• No egos or self-promoters

• Professional appearance and ease interacting with elected officials

• Experience supervising a large staff

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Willingness to work nights, weekends and long, irregular hours

To apply, email your resume and three recent references to br...@fladems.com with “Miami Regional” in the subject line.