Must be a productive
fundraising strategist year-round
Develop fundraising
calendar and direct mail-in campaigning year-round.
Work with staff,
officers, consultants, vendors and donors
Raise funds through
personal calls within and out of the party on a day-to-day basis.
Monitor the cash
flow and keep the chair and treasurer informed on the incomes and expenditures as authorized by the budget.
Meet with the Executive
Board and State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC)
as needed and as assigned by the chair.
Must have excellent
communication skills, verbal and written.
Must be able to
meet, respond, and convey to the press the Democratic Party’s position on issues that arise from time to time.
Cooperate with the
staff and officers of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
Work with district,
county, and political groups within the Alabama Democratic Party and other State parties throughout the country.
To work effectively
and harmoniously with Democratic office holders throughout the State.
Work to ensure the
staff is committed to affirmative action.
Learn the ins and
outs of technology and be able to manage it at a reasonable level.
Work to understand
election laws, party rules, the Voting Rights Act, and court cases dealing with the right to vote.
Travel through the state to help build the Alabama
Democratic Party at the county level and be prepared to make speeches to any group concerning the Party’s view(s) on various issues.
Work and cooperate with Democratic groups, such
as the Alabama Democratic Conference (ADC), Democratic Legislature, College Democrats, and others.
Work and cooperate with Democratic candidates
for public offices.
Be generally familiar with current political issues.
Be generally familiar with election laws of the
State of Alabama.
Be familiar with the rules to the DNC and the
rules of the SDEC.
Work with county democratic committees.
Testify before committees at the state and national
levels as assigned.
Ensure all bills are paid on time.
Report all income to the treasurer in a timely
manner.
Carry out other duties that may be assigned, from
time to time, consistent with duties as Executive Director.