Job Title: Deputy Political Director

Reports to: Political Director

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000/annually, generous benefits package

Location: Madison or Milwaukee, WI (Please note: Employment with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin requires residence or willingness to relocate to the state of Wisconsin.)

Start date: Winter 2023

Application Deadline: November 2023 (Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Deadlines may be shortened or extended as necessary. There is no guarantee this posting will remain open until the deadline or be closed on the deadline. This is a suggested timeframe based on organization needs.)

About The Democratic Party of Wisconsin: WisDems is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. During the 2024 cycle, WisDems will drive massive programs to defend the Democratic majority in the United States Senate by re-electing Senator Tammy Baldwin, to re-elect President Biden for a second term, elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot, and work to build volunteer-led coalitions for the long term. WisDems’ work is grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide. Our work continues year-round, collaborating with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding applicants who share our values and vision to join the team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive.

The Opportunity: As the Deputy Political Director, you will work with the Political Director to manage and build the Democratic Party’s political department. You will assist in maintaining relationships with elected officials, candidates, party leaders, members, volunteers, and partner organizations. You will also assist in the execution of National Convention, State Convention, and other department special projects that occur throughout all teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• In consultation with the Political Director, manage the Democratic Party of Wisconsin's Party Affairs and Membership Programs.
• Assist in managing the Democratic Party of Wisconsin's relationships with elected officials, candidates, party leaders, members, volunteers, and partner organizations.
• Lead, plan and execute all logistics (both event-building and procedural) for the annual DPW State Convention following all governing functions outlined in our governing documents and coordinating with staff across departments on programming.
• Assist in planning and executing activities for the Democratic National Convention, including the delegation selection process, communications, and other hosted events.
• Assist with the oversight of the internal political affairs of the Party, including membership, state convention, regular Party leadership meetings, and our delegate selection process.
• Construct key initiatives and systems to support political programming throughout the organization including but not limited to party affairs and membership
• Assist in the execution of down-ballot candidate support.
• Assist the Political Director in community outreach and engagement on behalf of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin to maintain positive relationships and increase the parties accessibility to all communities.
• Manage direct reports in all aspects of their work and support their success in the role by conducting relevant coaching conversations, providing and receiving feedback, and creating an inclusive and engaging team culture. More specific tasks could include but are not limited to:
• Managing and reviewing time off requests
• Hiring new team members
• Having constructive conversations with team members on performance
• Building rapport and trust within your team
• Leading projects and delegating tasks
• Execute and manage special projects assigned to the Political Department as directed that can range from State Convention assignments, Surrogate Events, Story Teller Recruitment, and more. (Note: Political Department staff members often are involved in projects that have a connection to our work but do vary based on the time of year.)
• On year requirements include working outside of normal work hours; including canvassing and other election-preparation as necessary.
  
  

Qualifications (Required):

• Growth Mindset - Able to take and implement feedback.
• Relentlessly Goal-Oriented - Enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals. Keeps calm in stressful situations. Has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
• Cultural Competency - Able to build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities. Understands how to take an inclusive lens into all aspects of work.
• Management Skills - Ability to manage relationships within your team, bring out the best in your employees, and treat employees equitably across lines of difference; including but not limited to feedback, performance, and engagement.
• Confident Decision Making - Ability to make and suggest clear decisions for programming and political situations.
• Strong Project Direction - Experience creating winning plans for community wide projects, political or advocacy campaigns.
• Dedication to Social and Racial Justice - Commitment to social and racial justice and an understanding of the issues facing communities of color, immigrant communities, and low to moderate income families.
• Ability to Multitask - Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with strict deadlines.
• Strong Written and Interpersonal Communication Skills - Ability to carefully create and maintain effective communication with staffers and individuals outside of WisDems.
  
  

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience effectively building meaningful relationships with Elected officials, local influencers, government agencies, businesses, non-profits, or community organizations.
• Experience in community outreach for a political campaign, government department, business or community organization.
• Access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel statewide.
  
  

Benefits: Great benefits including; excellent health care ($1/month), dental ($1/month), vision ($1/month), life insurance (free), short term and long-term disability (free), TalkSpace virtual therapy, free Calm premium subscription, mileage reimbursement, monthly cell phone stipend, paid vacation days (starting at 10 days), retirement plan with 3% employer match, 3 floating holidays, 9 paid holidays.

Equity and Inclusion: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin candidates must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse array of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQIA+ communities. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note on COVID-19: Candidates will be required to verify that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment, except where prohibited by law. Fully vaccinated includes receiving any booster shots recommended by the CDC or other public health authorities within the timeframe recommended. Reasonable accommodations due to disability, medical condition, or bona fide religious belief will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

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