Morris County Democrats - Political Director

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Position: Political Director
Organization: Morris County Democratic Committee
Location: Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey
Type: Full Time

Job Description
The Political Director, working with the Chair and Executive Committee, develops and implements the
Morris County Democratic Committee’s strategic plan and oversees the administration and programs of
the party, including political affairs, campaign management, paid and volunteer personnel, membership,
fundraising, communications, and technology. This is an opportunity for someone to learn and grow in a
supportive environment, and build a reputation to lead to significant career growth.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Characteristics
● Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment, manage and prioritize a large workload, and
effectively delegate responsibility.
● Strong communicator in writing, presentations and in interpersonal communication.
● Highly developed, demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
● Strong knowledge of political campaign strategy, public policy, municipal, county and state
government. Knowledge of New Jersey and Morris County politics is a plus.
● Ability to build and direct the efforts of a team including elected officials, party officials and
supporters. Demonstrated experience in recruitment and motivating volunteers, while maintaining
respectful and productive communication with diverse groups of various skills, temperaments and
responsibility.
● Demonstrated ability to increase organizational efficiency and continuously improve methods and
programs while being cost-sensitive.
● Familiarity and skill with Microsoft Office, voter databases such as the Voter Access Network
(VAN), social media, website management, and customer relationship management (CRM)
systems such as NationBuilder, SAGE or SalesForce.
● Commitment to continuous learning.
● Active and valid U.S. driver’s license and ongoing access to a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities
Morris County Democratic Committee Affairs: Schedule and facilitate meetings for the Chair, executive
and campaign finance committee meetings, nominating conventions and re-organization meetings;
maintain MCDC’s calendar of events. Oversee compliance and other administrative requirements, meet
filing deadlines.

Additional responsibilities include:
● Maintaining the Democratic Headquarters
● Preparing and Managing County Party Convention
● Fundraising
● Scheduling
● Social Media Management
● Manage Volunteer & Internship programs
● Internal and External Communications
● Manage Political Affairs and GOTV

Experience
● Minimum 2 cycles as paid staff in county, state or federal elections, or a minimum 5 cycles as
staff at municipal level.
● Experience supervising and managing a professional or volunteer staff.

Education
● Bachelor’s Degree; political science degree a plus
● Campaign training a plus
How to Apply

Submit resume, writing sample and salary requirement via email – Amalia Duarte,
duarte4...@gmail.com