DEPUTY TRAINING DIRECTOR

Democracy for America: Deputy Training Director

Founded by Governor Howard Dean, Democracy for America is a grassroots powerhouse working in all 50 states to change our country and the Democratic Party from the ground up. We support, train and hold accountable progressive candidates and elected officials. Our one million members (and growing!) are active in local and national issues as well as valuable electoral races, and we provide the campaign training, expertise, organizing resources and media exposure needed to make their voices heard.

Democracy for America seeks an experienced and outgoing person for the full-time position of Deputy Training Director, to play a significant role in the training of activists and progressive candidates across the country. The Deputy Training Director works to develop and administer DFA’s national training program, the DFA Campaign Academy. Responsibilities include working with a national network of volunteers and campaign professionals to organize and facilitate dozens of weekend training events in cities throughout the country.

About the DFA Campaign Academy

The mission of the DFA Campaign Academy is to network, focus, and train grassroots activists into effective candidates and political organizers. Through intensive two-day weekend trainings and interactive online trainings the DFA Campaign Academy has trained over 30,000 progressive leaders across the country over the last five years. www.democracyforamerica.com/training

The Deputy Training Director reports directly to the Training Director.

Responsibilities Include:

• Train - Train grassroots activists and candidates in person and online as part of the regular training program
• Coordinate – Coordinate with teams of local activists, organizations, and campaigns to promote DFA Trainings and provide oversight in logistics and planning
• Collaborate - Work with DFA's national network of professional trainers to assist in staffing training events
• Administrate - Track key department metrics and keep detailed financial and attendance records for all events
• Write – Draft national and regional emails to members promoting in person and online trainings
• Produce – Produce and present online training material through DFA Night School and the DFA Training blog

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 cycles of campaign or organizational experience
• Familiarity with basic campaign strategies and tactics
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and other common office software
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively present material to groups large and small
• Detail oriented with experience in administrative and reporting duties
• Experience supervising and training volunteers, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Flexibility, political savvy, team player with a sense of humor
• Strong preference towards those with experience with online organizing, social networks and new media platforms

Democracy for America and this position are located in Burlington, VT. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Benefits include healthcare, paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, a fun and dynamic work environment, and the chance to make real change happen.

To apply please email a résumé and cover letter to training@democracyforamerica.com. Applications will be accepted until January 29, 2010.

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