Virginia House Democratic Caucus: Executive Director (Richmond, VA)

[Erin Monaghan]

Job Announcement: Executive Director

The Virginia House Democratic Caucus is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the position of Executive Director. This is a full-time leadership position based in Richmond, VA. The Executive Director is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Caucus, the management of caucus staff, and oversight of campaign operations. This position will manage operations to ensure successful defense of the new Democratic majority.

Responsibilities:

- Write the annual caucus budget and ensure adherence to and funding of budget in coordination with leadership

- Create and manage incumbent protection programs

- Oversee and manage the process of candidate recruitment

- Coordinate the selection of the consulting team and negotiate pricing in consultation with leadership

- Organize campaign manager, candidate, and legislative staff trainings

- Interview, hire, and place campaign managers on targeted races

- Manage the funding process from the caucus to targeted campaigns

- Interface with caucus leadership on campaign progress

- Hire and manage central caucus staff – including finance, operations, communications and policy directors – in consultation with leadership

- Assist caucus leadership and membership in support capacity during legislative session

- Oversee caucus leadership internal and external communications

- Represent the Virginia House Democratic Caucus in coordination efforts with statewide campaigns and partner organizations

Qualifications:

- A minimum of 3 cycles of progressively responsible professional campaign experience including at least one cycle managing a state legislative race or as caucus staff. Prefer 5-7 cycles of campaign experience.

- Previous staff management experience

- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with caucus members and external stakeholders

- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines and responsibilities

- Understanding of all aspects of elections, including state-of-the-art campaign techniques, campaign planning, targeting, polling, election, writing and communications, and get-out-the-vote programs

- Ability to become familiar with Virginia’s political landscape; previous Virginia experience is a plus 

Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits included. Salary range: $80,000-$120,000.

To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to jo...@vahousedems.org. Applications will only be accepted until November 15, 2020 and will be considered on a rolling basis.

No person shall be discriminated against in seeking employment with the VHDC because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, height, weight, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status or disability.