The Louisiana Democratic Party (LDP) is seeking an Executive Director. In partnership with the Chair, the Executive Director is responsible for the strategy, activities, management, growth and the day to day operations of the LDP. This specifically includes, but is not limited to, election-based activities, fundraising, budgeting, staff recruitment and retention, communications, outreach, and building Party infrastructure. Commitment to work alongside the LDP Executive Committee, DSCC members, elected officials and candidates across the state. This position has a wide range of responsibilities, serving as a trusted advisor to and strategic asset for the Chair of the Party, its elected and party officials, its candidates, and leaders across the state. 

Candidates must be highly qualified with: 

• A qualified candidate should have a minimum of four (4) years of professional nonprofit, business or political senior management experience 
• Strong abilities in organization planning for strategy and program • Extensive team management skills with demonstrated ability to achieve high levels of performance and outcomes through management and influence • A reputation for leading with integrity and making decisions with the input of the appropriate stakeholders 
• Conflict and crisis management experience with proven, clear decision-making ability • Demonstrated success in fundraising and knowledge of donor networks 

Core competencies: 

• Clear, effective, high-quality writer 
• Excellent in interpersonal skills and building relationships 
• Good information/administrative organizational skills 
• Digital by nature – a natural with smartphone, iPad, tablet, and laptop for work and personal reasons; monitoring email and social media in real time is intuitive 
• Highly communicative – responsive to internal and external requests, emails, and calls, within reason 
• Multitasker – Able to juggle multiple activities yet not lose focus on top priorities or let something slip through the cracks 
• Organized in thinking and doing 
• Committed to the values and practices of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace with the ability to take feedback and learn 
• Knowledge of Louisiana politics 
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Louisiana and out of state

To apply, email your name, contact information, cover letter, and resume to info@lademo.org