New Hampshire House Democratic Caucus: Candidate Services Director

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New Hampshire House Democratic Caucus: Candidate Services Director

The New Hampshire House Democratic Victory Campaign Committee (DVCC) is hiring an experienced, full-time Candidate Services Director to manage our organizing and candidate training program to regain the majority in the 400-member New Hampshire House of Representatives. The Candidate Services Director will work closely with senior staff, the legislative leadership team, individual members and candidates, and report directly to the Caucus Director.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with caucus leadership, caucus staff, and political leaders across the state.

• Leading the onboarding and training of candidates.

• Hiring and managing a team of campaign managers.

• Develop a statewide organizing and field plan with a particular focus on targeted districts and seats.

• Track field progress made by targeted candidates and key town committees.

• Produce reports on campaign progress for caucus leadership.

• Develop strong relationships with grassroots organizations across the state.

• Provide other support to targeted districts and candidates as needed.

• Act as the “air traffic controller” for the team, connecting candidates, local activists, and others to members of the caucus staff and vice versa to facilitate an effective campaign.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Democratic Party values and highly motivated to elect Democratic state legislative candidates.

• Strong time-management skills and work ethic.

• At least two (2) cycles working directly with political candidates on organizing or field plans.

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Adept at navigating and prioritizing in a high-volume communication environment.

• Ability to exercise superb judgment and political savvy.

• Exemplary time management, planning, and organizational skills.

• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

• Able to work independently and in a team environment.

• Work extended hours, including nights and weekends as needed.

• Possess a car in working order for occasional travel around the state.

• Possess a cell phone and laptop.

• Experience in New Hampshire preferred but not required.

The New Hampshire House Democratic Victory Campaign Committee is a unionized workplace represented by IBEW Local 2320.

The New Hampshire House Democratic Victory Campaign Committee is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin or disability.