Ohio Democratic Party - Posted Week of June 7-13

The Ohio Democratic Party is seeking highly qualified and energetic people for the following positions:

• To apply, please submit a cover letter, your resume and three references to jobs@ohiodems.org.
• Research applicants should also include 2 writing sample of 5 pages or less. Please indicate which position(s) you are applying for in the subject of the email and within the cover letter.
• All positions require the ability to work long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Salary is commensurate with experience. Generous benefits provided.

Regional Field Director ____________________________________________________________________

Field staff will be based in their region.

Job duties include:

• Planning and supervising the execution of the ODP and Ohio Coordinated Campaign’s volunteer voter contact program in our region.
• Implementing a voter contact training program for staff, local leaders, and activists.
• Supporting 2009 campaigns with strategic planning and tactical training for Get Out the Vote efforts
• Working with the Regional Political Director to ensure that the ODP and the Ohio Coordinated Campaign have the support f key stakeholders.
• Building relationships with local leaders and activists in preparation for a statewide campaign effort

Qualifications:

• At least 1 cycle in a field staff role, preferably in Ohio.
• Strong management skills with a focus on goal-setting and goal-achievement.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work and play well with others, work well under pressure, be detail and goal oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills; Diplomatic & professional approach to problem solving – ability to think outside the box.
• Ideal candidates will have excellent time management & organizational skills.
• Ideal candidates must have own transportation.
  

Research Assistant ____________________________________________________________________
Research assistants work from ODP headquarters in Columbus.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducts extensive opposition research on candidates by working with a variety of public records, including campaign finance reports, corporate and business filings, news sources, and voting records, to provide politically astute analyses and written summaries
• Tracking of opposition’s campaign schedules and attending campaign events as needed
• Conducts in-depth donor vetting for political and finance teams
• Works with the Research Director and other members of the department to fulfill research needs and goals

Qualifications:

• Good time management & problem-solving skills; position requires diligence, creativity, & adaptability
• Strong writer with the ability to condense massive amounts of information into succinct briefings
• Ability to handle information of a highly confidential nature and work as a team player in a high-pressure work environment

Finance Assistant ____________________________________________________________________

Finance assistants are based either at ODP headquarters in Columbus or in their assigned region.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with maintenance of campaign database and donor research
• Organize and plan campaign events
• Assist with volunteer and intern staff
• Prep for principle call time
• Assist with web-based and other fundraising
• Other campaign related activities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be highly organized, be good team players and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced campaign environment.
• Strong writing and computer skills a must.