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Deputy Finance Director
The Democratic Party of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and enthusiastic Deputy Finance Director to assist with fundraising efforts in 2024 and beyond. Key responsibilities include planning and executing fundraising events, written and oral correspondence with donors, identifying new income sources, managing intern and principal call time, and working across departments to design and promote events. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills, and political fundraising experience.
This position will report to the Finance Director and is based in Richmond, Virginia.
To apply for this position, submit your Resume and Cover Letter here. Select “Deputy Finance Director” in the dropdown.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, plan, and implement fundraising events;
- Consistently achieve and exceed fundraising goals through donor outreach;
- Collaborate across DPVA departments to ensure successful promotion of events;
- Cultivate friendly rapport with current and potential donors;
- Maintain meticulous records of contacts, donations, and event plans;
- Manage Finance Team interns;
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years experience in grassroots fundraising and using social media in politics;
- Experience managing a successful email program for a candidate or political organization including writing and sending fundraising emails;
- Excellent persuasive and engaging writing ability that can be demonstrated in long-form emails in different voices and translated into copy that’s under 140 characters;
- Experience with mass email software (NGP, Act Blue, NationBuilder, etc.);
- Proficient with graphic design software (eg. Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva).
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary is $45,000-$65,000 annually and commensurate with experience;
- Unlimited PTO as approved by the supervisor;
- Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance with 100% Premiums Employer-paid;
- 401(k) and 4% Deferral Match available after one year of continuous employment;
- This is a bargaining unit position.
Communications Director
The Democratic Party of Virginia is looking to hire an experienced Communications Director to help manage the party’s messaging and communications strategy. The Communications Director will be responsible for leading the development and execution of earned media and messaging plans, acting as spokesperson for the DPVA when appropriate, maintaining and growing relationships with local, state and national press, and working with Democratic campaigns and organizations to hold Republicans accountable while amplifying Democratic accomplishments.
This position will oversee all internal and external communications to drive earned media and communicate the Party’s message. The Communications Director will also be expected to collaborate with other DPVA departments to execute events such as conventions, fundraisers, and rallies.
The position will report to the DPVA’s Executive Director and is based in Richmond, Virginia.
To apply, submit a resume, at least one writing sample including a campaign speech, and other application materials here. Select “Communications Director” in the dropdown.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Acting as spokesperson on behalf of the Democratic Party of Virginia;
- Planning and executing earned media campaigns throughout election cycles;
- Coordinating messaging and tactics with Democratic campaigns and organizations up and down the ballot;
- Managing the content of the DPVA’s social media accounts;
- Working with DPVA’s digital and finance departments to ensure integrated messaging to achieve Party’s strategic deadlines and goals;
- Working with local committees to coordinate messaging and respond to immediate needs;
- Managing communications for DPVA’s Chairwoman;
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- 3 years experience working in political communications; Virginia experience is preferred;
- On-the-record experience;
- Ability to work strategically and collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals;
- Proven ability to execute creative earned media campaigns;
- Previous record of working and communicating with multiple stakeholders;
- A willingness to work in a high-paced campaign environment with unpredictable hours;
- Reliable transportation and the ability/willingness to travel statewide as needed.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary is $65,000-85,000 annually and commensurate with experience;
- Unlimited PTO as approved by the supervisor;
- Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance with 100% Premiums Employer-paid;
- 401(k) and 4% Deferral Match available after one year of continuous employment;
- This is a bargaining unit position.
The DPVA 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 DPVA, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a DPVA employee. The DPVA is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. DPVA’s equal opportunity policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the DPVA, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a DPVA employee, as well as opportunities for Consultants to contract with the DPVA. The DPVA is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up our country and the Democratic Party. Working towards the goal of a diverse DPVA, our policy extends to both Staff and Consultants.