Under the leadership of our new Chair, and with the help of committed Ohio operatives and stakeholders, the Ohio Democratic Party has turned a corner and is rebuilding to win. Here in Ohio, we're shaking off the rust and working toward a bold vision of progressive power in the heart of the midwest. Now financially healthy, nimble, efficient, and with a significant early-cycle investment underway, Ohio Democrats are searching for our permanent Executive Director to help build the next level of infrastructure in the Buckeye state. If you are ready to lead a big team, build big structure, run high-impact program, win the cycle and win the future - this might be your next move.
About the Cycle
Over the next year the Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) will build an organization to win highly consequential elections up and down the ballot. Ohio is a top tier U.S. Senate pick up opportunity for national Democrats because of Rob Portman's retirement.. The battle to save the Senate majority will be fought in Ohio. 2022 also offers the chance to take control of the Ohio Supreme Court, win control of our state governmental constitutional offices (Governor/Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Auditor,) and make gains under new legislative and congressional maps.
About the Opportunity
The Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) is seeking an Executive Director. In partnership with the Chair, the Executive Director is responsible for the strategy, activities, management, and growth of the ODP. This specifically includes, but is not limited to, election-based activities, fundraising, budgeting, staff recruitment, management and retention, communications, outreach, and building Party infrastructure. This position has a wide range of responsibilities, serving as a trusted advisor to and strategic asset for the Chairwoman, its staff, elected and party officials, candidates, and leaders across the state.
Candidates must be highly qualified with:
● A minimum of at least six (6)years of political experience. This should include at least 2 years of executive leadership in state and/or national campaigns or committees
● At least two full cycles (4 years) in a leadership role in major statewide races or state-based organizations
● Robust knowledge of organization planning for strategy and program
● Demonstrated abilities in program structure and managing to goals
● Extensive team management skills with demonstrated ability to achieve high levels of performance and outcomes through management and influence
● A reputation for leading with integrity and making decisions with the input of the appropriate stakeholders
● Conflict and crisis management experience with proven, clear decision-making ability
● Fundraising and knowledge of donor networks preferred
Core competencies:
● Clear, effective, high-quality writer
● Excellent in interpersonal skills and building relationships
● Good information/administrative organizational skills
● Digital by nature - a natural with smart phone, iPad, tablet, and laptop for work and personal reasons; monitoring email and social media in real time is intuitive
● Highly communicative - responsive to internal and external requests, emails, and calls, within reason
● Multitasker - Able to juggle multiple activities yet not lose focus on top priorities or let something slip through the cracks
● Organized in thinking and doing
● Committed to the values and practices of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
with the ability to take feedback and learn
● Knowledge of Ohio politics
Personal Characteristics:
● Passionate and thoughtful about what and how they do work and whom they work with
● Resilient, resourceful, and adaptive to priority shifts and change (big and small)
● Kind but willing to apply soft elbows when needed
● Realistic but positive in outlook, not ego- or turf-driven, able to focus on opportunities when faced with challenges
● Collaborative by nature
● Exceptional listener
● Fully invested in the success of Ohio Democrats
Interested candidates should submit their resume, a detailed cover letter, and one writing sample to HR Director Sarah Ross at SRoss@ohiodems.org. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible.
ODP recognizes that our success requires we be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. We are focused on building a staff that is diverse of race, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Candidates of color, women, LGBTQI, and more are encouraged to apply.
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