Democratic Party of Illinois: Coordinated Campaign Director

LOCATION

IL

SALARY

$90,000-$100,000 / Yearly

COMPANY

Democratic Party of Illinois

DEPARTMENT

Campaign Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

CONTACT

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested candidates should send their resume to [email protected]. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Coordinated Campaign Director 

The Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI) is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the position of Coordinated Campaign Director. The Coordinated Campaign Director will manage the 2024 General Election statewide program that will protect and expand Democratic control up and down the ticket. 

 

About the Democratic Party of Illinois

In the 2024 election cycle, the DPI will protect and elect Democrats up and down the ballot, while building the most active and inclusive party our state has ever seen. Our work is year-round, and our programs will focus on welcoming Illinois Democrats home to a party relentlessly focused on electing those who champion our causes and our communities. 

 

What Will You Do? 

The Coordinated Campaign Director (CCD) is responsible for working with key stakeholders to  develop and manage a statewide coordinated campaign, including well-funded voter contact and  direct mail programs.  

 

Responsibilities Include: 

  • In partnership with the Coordinated Table and DPI’s senior staff, design an overall coordinated program that includes Illinois Congressional Delegation, State Legislative Caucuses, the Illinois Democratic County Chairmen's Association, and competitive down ballot campaigns;

  • Execute a statewide voter contact and voter protection program, include investments in field and paid communications, to turn out Democratic voters in support of the Coordinated Table;

  • Build and maintain communications systems and relationships with Coordinated Table partners and other relevant external stakeholders to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of all organic and paid voter contact programs;

  • Hire and manage Coordinated Campaign and Party staff for the execution of the statewide Coordinated Campaign plan;

  • Oversee the budget for the Coordinated Campaign in partnership with DPI senior staff and assist in fundraising efforts to facilitate Coordinated Campaign programming 

Who are you

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the tactics and tools needed to run an effective voter contact program and is a passionate promoter of Democratic values. They will be creative, highly organized, and a self-starter. An understanding of Illinois’ complex political and demographic landscape and familiarity with campaign finance law is preferred.