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Fairfax County is the largest jurisdiction in Virginia and is larger than 7 states. Each of Fairfax County’s nine magisterial districts would fit in the top ten jurisdictions in Virginia by population. FCDC has 600 members, thousands of volunteers, and a budget of over $200,000 per year and growing.
Due to FCDC’s size and significance, we are in the process of hiring an Executive Director to manage FCDC on a daily basis. The job description and requirements are below the fold. Persons interested in applying should send an email to FCDC Vice Chair North, Barbara Caputo at north@fairfaxdemocrats.org who can provide an application and further information.

FCDC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – JOB DESCRIPTION
FCDC is seeking an executive director to manage our organization on a daily basis and to lead the continuing effort to elect Democrats to all offices representing Fairfax County, Virginia.
Duties are divided into 3 major categories. The three are of equal importance and presumably would require relatively equal effort on the part of the employee.
Fundraising: Work with the Chair, the Finance Committee and Treasurers to:

• Create and monitor annual budgets
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies and targeting
• Broaden and strengthen all phases of the funding base.
• Conduct direct mail appeals and phone campaigns

Campaign Management: Direct planning and implementation (along with appropriate FCDC officers) of:

• Candidate identification, recruitment and orientation
• Campaign messaging – development and delivery
• Volunteer recruitment, training, and deployment
• Research and polling when appropriate
• Opposition research and tactics

Administrative: Provide overall Operations Management to include:

• Office management
• Voter records and databases
• Communications – Newsletters, Website, Press, Blogs
• Meeting Planning
• Training and Facilitation – Officers, Magisterial and Committee Chairs, Precinct operations, Candidates
• Events coordination – Rallies, Parades, Speakers, Fundraisers
• Press Relations

Required Skills and Experience:

• Campaign management experience
• Organization skills
• Communication abilities
• Management experience
• Facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of State and Federal campaign finance laws
• Familiarity with local and national resource vendors (pollsters, direct
   mail, phone, media)
• Knowledge of database resources (VAN, NGP, My Campaign, etc.)
• Technology skills – MS Office Suite and others commensurate with
   position
• Willingness to work long hours when necessary

Salary: $40K to $50K + bonuses
Term: All applicants should anticipate an employment term of at least two years.
Contact for Application: Barbara Caputo, (703.476.4229, north@fairfaxdemocrats.org)

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Applicant must be a registered voter and FCDC Committee member as a requirment to access particular information necessary to perform the duties of the job.