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Arizona Democratic Party

Executive Director

Arizona Democratic Party, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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The Democratic Party of the battleground state of Arizona is seeking an Executive Director. In partnership with the Chair, the Executive Director is responsible for the strategy, activities, management, and growth of the party. This includes, but is not limited to, election-based activities; fundraising; budgeting; staff recruitment and retention; communications; outreach; and building party infrastructure.

The starting salary for the Executive Director is $125,000, negotiable based on experience. This is a full-time, exempt, in-person position in Phoenix that will often require work in the evenings, on holidays, and over weekends.

This position will have a particular focus on fundraising, with the support of an experienced Finance staff.

This position has a wide range of responsibilities, serving as a trusted advisor to and strategic asset for the state party chair, elected and party officials, candidates, and leaders across the state.

Responsibilities

Serve as chief strategist and tactician for the Arizona Democratic Party

Implement the vision and processes of the Chair and leadership effectively

Directly manage leadership team and oversee communications / digital, finance, voter protection, outreach, data, operations, compliance, and other staff – both broad goals and daily execution, performance, hiring and firing, and all other day-to-day staffing responsibilities

Manage the development and oversight of political and campaign strategy

Build and nurture relationships with in-state elected officials and stakeholders, as well as national committees and organizations with which the party is permitted to coordinate

Maintain a working knowledge of campaign finance, election, and compliance laws, working closely with the designated compliance firm and legal counsel to ensure all party activities are compliant and reports are filed with accuracy and timeliness

Serve as a spokesperson for the Arizona Democratic Party as needed

Write and execute a comprehensive finance plan, securing buy-in from elected leaders, partners, and other allies

Ensure cash flow and budgetary projections are met, while creatively developing other revenue streams

Ensure Chair and other party officer call time is effective, including their own call time

Prepare Chair and other party officers for pitch meetings, including preparing materials and briefing the principals; attend as requested

Collaborate on targeting and messaging for fundraising materials

Serve as a resource for county parties, officers and staff, and candidates about fundraising strategy and the basics of reporting

Seniority level Executive

Employment type Full-time

Job function Business Development and Sales

Industries Political Organizations

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

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