Executive Director - Bucks County Democratic Committee

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Job Title: Executive Director

Closing Date: February 6, 2021       Starting Date: ASAP       Salary Range: $50K - $65K

Location: Doylestown, PA

Contact: Please email your cover letter, resume, and two references with “BCDC Executive Director” in the Subject line to BCDCJ...@gmail.com

 Job Description

Operating in one of the most politically exciting swing districts in the country, the Bucks County Democratic Committee (BCDC) is a growing organization comprising over 300 members throughout 54 municipalities. In the past four years, the BCDC has built tremendous momentum, taking majority control of the county commissioners for the first time in over thirty years, flipping eight of nine county row offices and helping a historic number of Democrats get elected at the municipal level. In 2021 and beyond, our goal is to continue to build an organization that can hold on to those electoral gains, help elect even more Democrats, and support long-lasting, Democratic leadership in the county.

We are looking for an energetic, organized, and collaborative leader who will help guide the BCDC as we expand. Reporting to the BCDC Chair, and coordinating with members of the leadership and strategic teams, the executive director will articulate a clear vision for the future of the organization, and is responsible for implementing strategies for growth, overseeing operational efficiency, and managing day-to-day business.

 Responsibilities

• Cultivate a professional environment where stakeholders and volunteers are encouraged to invest their time, dollars, and resources toward electing more Democrats to public office in Bucks County.
• Provide guidance for Democratic Committee members regarding the policies, regulations, and laws that govern the activities of the BCDC.
• Oversee, manage, and maintain volunteers and interns.
• Serve as primary liaison between the BCDC and municipal organizations.
• Support communications efforts on behalf of the Chair and the BCDC as directed, interfacing with press as needed.
• Maintain all social media/website accounts and oversee the development/execution of a social media messaging strategy.
• Serve as administrator for Votebuilder to county committee members and local campaigns.
• Advise the BCDC on committee business and political operations.
• Support the process of identifying, cultivating and soliciting institutional and major gift donors. Maintain BCDC’s NGP database, ensuring all donor records are up-to-date and all expenses and revenues are entered regularly for the purposes of campaign finance reporting as required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of Bucks.
• Develop and execute an annual budget and finance plan with multiple revenue streams to meet budget requirements, including the management of call time for party officers, elected officials, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with local, county, state, and federal Democratic political campaigns in Bucks County.

 Skills and Qualifications

The BCDC prefers an applicant with at least a Bachelor’s degree in political science, public affairs, public administration, or a related field with two or more years of experience working in a Democratic political organization such as a similar political committee or equivalent campaign experience at the campaign manager or field director level.

• Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate experience
• Experience with relationship building with party officials, community leaders, and other stakeholders
• Experience identifying and cultivating relationships with donors, volunteers, and candidates. Experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Actblue & other email marketing platforms
• Experience with conducting political campaigns (including fundraising, field, communications, compliance, and endorsements)
• Familiarity with political data, latest technologies, and best practices in Democratic politics
• NGP/VAN proficient
• Excellent written and communications skills
• Experience managing a budget
• Willing to be flexible with work hours at important times of the year (petition period, endorsement convention, primary and general election)
• Experience working with diverse communities and with grassroots organizations 
• Results focused and well organized 
• Driver’s license and access to a car

 

Disclaimer and Confidentiality Clause: The information provided to the BCDC Executive Director Search Team is privileged and confidential, used for the purposes of this search only, and will not be disseminated to others outside of the search team. The Bucks County Democratic Committee (BCDC), and the Democratic Party, are open to the public, regardless of race, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, or economic status.

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