Deputy Operations Director

  • Full Time
  • Southwest
  • Applications have closed

Website Texas Democratic Party

Job Description:
The Texas Democratic Party is seeking an organized and enthusiastic professional to be our Deputy Operations Director. This is a full-time position based in Austin, Texas. The Deputy Operations Director will report to the Operations Director and work closely with the Executive and Operations Departments.

Duties Would Include:

  • Maintain and improve upon organizational systems; Develop documentation
  • Coordinate with staff and vendors on office and digital needs
  • Execute recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes
  • Assist with payroll processing
  • Assist with collecting and processing contributions
  • Assist with maintaining financial records for campaign finance reports to both federal and state of Texas authorities
  • Assist the Primary Administrator with payment administration and reconciliation with the Secretary of State’s office
  • Assist preparation of quarterly reports for the officers and governing body (SDEC) to be reviewed by the Finance Committee
  • Assist with managing the public email inbox
  • Organize staff travel arrangements or travel arrangements for the Party Officers
  • Other duties as assigned


Required tools:

  • Working laptop
  • Mobile phone
  • Reliable car


Preferred experience:
Applicants should have one or more years of HR/operations experience in any industry and a demonstrated history in political organizations. Campaign operations experience is a huge plus and campaign experience in any department is helpful. Applicants should be creative, well-organized self-starters who can juggle a variety of tasks and personalities. Ideal applicants will have a strong familiarity with Google Workspace Admin, Google Sheets, and other workplace productivity/HR products.

Skills Needed:

  • A positive attitude and willingness to pitch in when needed
  • Office Suite and/or Google Suite skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Detail oriented
  • Must be a demonstrated team player

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time, and will include some nights and weekends.

Report To: Operations Director

Location: This is a full time, in-person position based in Austin, TX. This role will require occasional statewide travel.

Salary: $70,000 annual

How to Apply:
Please click here to apply for this position.

Diversity: The Texas Democratic Party is an equal-opportunity employer. Consistent with the Texas Democratic Party’s commitment to including groups historically underrepresented in the Texas Democratic Party’s affairs, by virtue of race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, we strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to seek jobs within the Texas Democratic Party.