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Position:

Maryland Coordinated Campaign Director (CCD)

About the Position: The Maryland Democratic Party is seeking a Coordinated Campaign Director to develop and manage the 2026 statewide program that will keep Maryland blue. We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter to manage coordination between various campaigns and stakeholders in addition to designing and implementing the direct voter contact program. The ideal candidate will be assertive and able to work quickly in rapidly changing environments. Candidates should be comfortable dealing with sensitive information and maintain constant confidentiality.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and direct overall coordinated program, in consultation with stakeholders, to meet electoral goals.
• Oversee organizing, voter protection, operations, data and paid programming to ensure strategic imperatives are met.
• Regularly convene the members of the coordinated campaign table to work towards shared priorities.
• Ensure accountability of staff, programs, and activities by developing, setting, and implementing performance milestones, and ensuring these milestones are met and progress is continually demonstrated toward their fulfillment.
• Build and set organizational standards for a culture of excellence.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and internal resources as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of at least two (2) cycles of senior level experience in federal, statewide, or advocacy campaigns is required, preference will be given to candidates with a field or organizing background.
• Experience managing multi-level staffing structures
• Ability to hire and manage diverse staff
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with staff, elected officials and external stakeholders
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work long, irregular hours, and maintain a positive attitude
• General understanding of campaign finance laws and other applicable federal and state regulations governing coordinated campaigns

Employment Type: Seasonal, Full-Time. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Start Date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a preference for a mid March start date.

Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Position will include individual medical and vision insurance benefits at no cost to the CCD.

Application Instructions: Please email [email protected] using the subject line “Coordinated Campaign Director Application” the following information:

• Resume
• Three (3) professional references

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be subject to change based on campaign needs and priorities.

MDP prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the MDP, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a MDP employee.