72 County Coordinator

Democratic Party of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

7h•$55,000 - $55,000•Remote

About The Position

As a 72 County Coordinator, you will work directly with our Local Party Units in your assigned congressional district to help ensure they have the resources they need, uplift them, and help them grow! With support from the 72 County Director, you will be responsible for implementing the new program on the ground, while working closely with Local Party Unit leadership to ensure their unique needs are met. You will be a part of a highly collaborative, innovative, and friendly team that works closely with the various departments as we work towards electing Democrats up and down the ballot and building critical infrastructure for long-term success.

Requirements

Experience working in/with a political party, an election campaign, or community/grassroots organizing.
Demonstrated ability to handle incoming information from several mediums while remaining incredibly organized.
Ability to manage a high volume of work with efficiency, with a system for keeping tasks from slipping through the cracks.
Ability to juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality.
Ability to plan backwards to make deadlines and ask for help when needed.
Experience or ability to navigate multiple sources of confidential information with discretion.
Accountability & Solution-Oriented: Takes full ownership of actions and commitments, holding oneself to a high standard and seeing objectives through to completion. Approaches challenges with a problem-solving mindset.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Succeeds by working as a team, supporting teammates, and sharing knowledge freely. Actively breaks down silos by connecting across teams, inviting different perspectives, and staying open to new ideas.
Growth & Adaptability: Dedicated to continuous improvement and challenges oneself to learn and adapt. Proactively seeks, offers, and acts on feedback with openness and can anticipate potential obstacles to take proactive steps.
Respect & Inclusion: Builds strong relationships by treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and trust. Approaches interactions assuming positive intent and has the courage to address difficult topics directly and honestly while showing care for others.
Transparent Communication: Communicates openly and honestly to build trust and alignment. Proactive in setting clear expectations, sharing the "why" behind decisions, and providing timely updates.

Nice To Haves

Political Aptitude - Understands how to navigate the political landscape, build strong connections, and maintain a constructive partnership with Party Unit leaders to achieve shared success.
Experience with developing and hosting training for volunteers.
Skills with NGP, Votebuilder, Reach, ActBlue, Mailchimp, Action Network, Canva, and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

Provide regular communication and support to Local Party Units, understanding their needs, challenges, and goals.
Ensure governing documents are updated and maintained, troubleshooting issues with the WisDems Party Affairs team.
Administer training and develop resources, collaborating with other WisDems teams to train on different topics.
Invest in the growth and development of Local Party Units, focusing on their prioritized aspects (e.g. membership, community outreach and engagement).
Facilitate coordination and collaboration between Party Units in your region.
Serve as the liaison between Party Units and WisDems.
Assist in administering the WisDems Membership program throughout your assigned region.
Assist with signage and campaign material distribution throughout your assigned region.
Collaborate with fellow 72 County Coordinators on cross-district projects and shared initiatives.
Execute and manage special projects assigned to the Political Department, such as State Convention Assignments, Surrogate Events, and Story Teller Recruitment.
Assist Party Units with on-the-ground candidate recruitment.
Work outside of normal work hours, including canvassing and other election-preparation as necessary during on-year requirements.