Why Dallas:
Dallas is the 8th largest county in the United States. The City of Dallas is the 5th youngest and the 4th most diverse in the country. We are a solidly Blue county with the ability to influence and lead statewide electoral outcomes. Texas is the key battleground in the national fight for social and economic justice, voting rights, healthcare and reproductive rights, and climate justice.
About the Position:
The Dallas County Democratic Party is seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and talented Volunteer & Precinct Coordinator to manage precinct chair operations and internal volunteer needs. The V&P Coordinator will be the liaison between the party and our network of precinct chairs and volunteers. The ideal applicant has political or campaign experience, works well in a fast-paced environment, and has a commitment to Democratic ideals.
The V&P Coordinator will work in close coordination with the Organizing Director and Executive Director. This is a full-time salary position based in Dallas County.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the placement of precinct chairs throughout the county
- Assist in the recruitment, intake and onboarding of volunteers
- Train and supervise precinct chairs and volunteers
- Maintain the community and relationship between the Party and our volunteers and Precinct Chairs
- Maintain spreadsheets and databases of precinct chairs and volunteers
- Maintain official list of PCs on Secretary of State website and our party website
- Oversee implementation of the DCDP Precinct Chair Program
- Work to develop strong relationships with local stakeholders and constituency groups, including precinct chairs, local grassroots organizations, activists, and ally groups
- Be a representative of the DCDP policies, including neutrality as directed
Qualifications:
- Exceptionally well organized with strong time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds
- Flexible, adaptable, solutions-oriented, and has attention to detail
- Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure
- Comfortable using technology including SMS, social media platforms, and voter databases
- Ability to work long and irregular hours in a fast-paced, metrics-driven work environment
- Strong leader able to inspire, motivate, and train volunteers and staff
- An independent thinker, self-motivated, problem solver, and team player, with a
commitment to excellence
Highly qualified candidates will have:
- Strong speaking, writing, and analytical skills
- Experience with voter database systems, such as NGP-VAN, and Office/Google Suite
- Ability to collaborate and participate in complex decision-making processes
- Effectively present information in one-on-one and group situation
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience
- Bilingual in Spanish & English
Salary: $50,000 per year
Application Instructions:
Applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and three professional
references to careers@dallasdemocrats.org. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis. We are looking to move quickly, and the target start date for the hire is February.
The Dallas County Democratic Party is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, marital, veteran or economic status, or any other legally protected basis. The Dallas County Democratic Party is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. Please contact us for any accommodations needed in the hiring process.