Website Texas Democratic Party
Description:
This role will support the Deputy Director of Election Administration in administering the Democratic Primary Election. They will keep meticulous records of all candidate filings accepted by the State Party.
This position is full-time through June 2024. Based on performance and funding permitting, we would expect this person to remain on the Voter Protection Team in another role through the end of the election cycle in December 2024.
Core Responsibilities:
- Accept candidate filings and funds in person and electronically, documenting and processing those filings
- Review candidate filing petitions for form, content and accuracy
- Coordinate with County Election Administrators/Clerks in select counties to provide election services and carry out the duties required of the Party
- Collaborate closely with the Primary Election, Voter Protection, and Political Departments to support County Democratic Parties in their administration of the primary election, including by creating resources, reminders, and templates
- Additional duties as assigned by the Primary Administrator
Preferred Experience:
- Professional experience and comfort with Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel (you will use Sheets in this role)
- Some work or volunteer experience with political campaigns and/or county Democratic parties, understanding the basic elements of elections and campaigns
Required Skills:
- Highly organized and committed to details
- 1-2 years of professional experience. Someone who has been a Political Organizer, Executive Assistant, or in Customer Service in the past could be a good fit for this role.
- Comfortable with technology and learning new tech systems
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines at once
- Eligible to become a notary public in the state of Texas. You do not need to be a notary already, but you must be willing to become one upon hiring and meet the eligibility requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a resident of the state of Texas
- Not be convicted of a felony or a crime that involves moral turpitude that has not been dismissed or discharged by law
Required Tools:
- A reliable cell phone
Salary: $5,000 per month + Employee’s health insurance premiums fully covered
This person will report to the Deputy Director of Primary Administration.
Start Date: October 1, 2023
Employment Type: Full-Time, Cycle-based
Location: Austin, Texas – This person will be expected to be physically present in the office daily, including some nights and weekends. Our office adheres to safe COVID-19 protocols.
How to Apply:
Please click here and fill out this form 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.