YDA is hiring our 6th state Executive Director – this time in Nevada.

Applicants should send resume, cover letter, and three references to jobs@yda.org by Friday, September 7.

Position: Executive Director, Young Democrats of Nevada

The Young Democrats of America (YDA) is the nation’s largest youth-led, partisan political organization. As the official youth arm of the Democratic Party since 1932, YDA now operates as an independent 527 organizations. Our membership includes middle school, high school and college students as well as young workers, young professionals and young families, with over 1,500 local chapters in all 50 states. YDA’s national and state staff work with national, state, and local leaders across the country on peer-to-peer young voter mobilization campaigns, issue advocacy, leadership and skills trainings, and other activities to grow sustainable chapters and build the national infrastructure of YDA.

The Young Democrats of Nevada is the official youth arm of the Nevada Democratic Party and has members between the ages of 14 and 36.

Job Description: The Young Democrats of America is continuing to expand state-based staff as part of our State Partnership Programs. State Executive Directors work to build long-term infrastructure for the youth movement. The Young Democrats of Nevada (YDNV) Executive Director reports directly to the President of the Young Democrats of Nevada and the Executive Director of the Young Democrats of America. The position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The YDNV Executive Director is responsible for the overall implementation of programs on behalf of the Young Democrats of Nevada and the Young Democrats of America. This includes, but is not limited to:

* Manage the daily operations of the Young Democrats of Nevada.
* Organize Young Democrats chapters in communities across the state and work to strengthen existing chapters.
* Work with the YDNV Executive Board to develop and Implement the Young Democrats of Nevada Strategic Plan, specifically planning peer-to-peer campaign activities, chapter building activities, lobbying efforts and coordinating with other progressive grassroots organizations
* Create and fund yearly budget, ensuring that the budget is met through effective donor solicitation and marketing efforts.
* Plan & coordinate events such as Executive Board and Committee meetings, convention activities, regular conferences, and trainings.
* Handle all scheduling, communication and appearance requests for YDNV and the YDNV President.
* Continue collaborative and cooperative relationships with the Nevada Democratic Party, Young Democrats of America and other progressive groups to ensure high visibility and effective activism.
* Recruit and manage YDNV interns.

Salary and Benefits: $30,000 to $35,000 annually, health insurance, and reimbursement for cell phone.

To Apply: Applicants should have at least two years experience with campaigns or politically-focused non-profit organizations. Management experience and knowledge of fundraising and the budget process is preferred. The position requires regular in-state and national travel and access to a car. Applicants should send resume, cover letter, and three references to jobs@yda.org by Friday, September 7.

Young Democrats of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. YDA does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other protected status covered by federal, state or local law.

Caucus Outreach Organizer

The Nevada State Democratic Party seeks a dynamic, highly motivated individual for the position of Caucus Outreach Organizer. The ideal candidate will have experience organizing in the community or on a campaign. Applicant must be able to form relationships in the community and be able perform in a highly intense work environment. This is a grassroots oriented position; job duties will include:

• Educating and training people about the caucus process

• Helping to develop an outreach strategy to engage all communities in the presidential caucus

• Recruiting temporary caucus chairs for the January 19^th 2008 presidential caucus

• Organizing and providing trainings/public summits, and voter registration drives for constituent communities

• Representing the Nevada State Democratic Party at local events and meetings to help build community relationships

• Coordinating volunteers

• Organizing canvass teams

• Maintaining and updating volunteer lists

• Data Entry

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Campaign, state party or political experience

• Fluent in Spanish

• Some travel will be required

• Experience working in a volunteer-dependent organization a plus;

• Detail-oriented individual with competent writing, communication, office and computer skills;

• Must be comfortable with multiple tasks and new learning opportunities;

• Excellent organizational and decision making skills (ability to initiate work and set priorities independently);

• Experience and competence in Microsoft Office software;

• Ability to work as a member of a team, retain a positive outlook under pressure;

• Ability to maintain confidentiality;

• Commitment to the mission and philosophy of the Nevada State Democratic Party

The Nevada State Democratic Party provides a competitive salary and benefits package including health care, vacation, and sick leave.

For more information or to apply contact the Nevada State Democratic Party at (775) 829-1699 and ask for Brian Hutchinson, Northern Nevada Field Director.  You may also email your cover letter and resume to bhutchinson@nvdems.com.