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February 09, 2007

DPG seeking ED

icon_dems.jpgWell this is new. We're actually posting job openings now. Say goodbye to nepotism cronyism and hello to transparency.

The Democratic Party of Georgia is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director

Description: The Executive Director is responsible for working closely with the Chair of the DPG to develop and implement strategy, oversee paid staff, and foster productive relationships with various stakeholders, including elected officials, constituency groups, local party leaders, and state committee members.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in finance, field, communications, or management on statewide and/or Congressional campaigns, a proven record of successful relationship-building with donors, activists, and the media, and excellent administrative skills. Previous experience in the South is preferred, but not required.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. The deadline for applications is February 19, 2007. Please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to dpgsearch@gmail.com.

The Democratic Party of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer; minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Posted by Mel at February 9, 2007 01:13 PM

Comments

I'm curious to see if this goes all the way down to the staffers or if it stays up at the ED level only.

Posted by: sndeak [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 9, 2007 01:50 PM

The experience focus looks a little wrong to me. Note the emphasis on "statewide and/or Congressional campaigns."

The DPG is not a campaign, which has a tight focus and a tight timeline; the DPG is an organization which is theoretically suited for long-term planning, and which we certainly hope doesn't disappear after any given campaign.

Shouldn't we look more at other non-profits (with long-term focus and organization-building goals) as the model, rather than short-term focused campaigns?

Posted by: Richard Campbell [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 9, 2007 02:52 PM

I'd be very surprised if prior openings were not reported to GDOL.

Posted by: MEM [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 9, 2007 02:57 PM

Right on RC. Also, I would have preferred that they limit the initial search to Georgia and expand only if they don't find a Georgian.

But, glad to have Jim Martin heading up the search committee - I think he'll have everyone's best interest in mind.

Posted by: MJShively [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 9, 2007 03:34 PM

I can't think of a better choice to head the search than Jim.

Posted by: MelGX [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 9, 2007 04:14 PM

The very antithesis of an asshat.
I can't believe I used both of those words in the same sentence.

Posted by: JerryT [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 9, 2007 05:04 PM

Didn't you mean to say goodbye to cronyism?

Posted by: Pappy [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 9, 2007 10:10 PM

And hello to special-ED?

Posted by: Pappy [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 9, 2007 10:13 PM

Whatever you say Pappy, but cronyism doesn't apply to lovers, wives and husbands does it?

Posted by: MelGX [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 9, 2007 10:18 PM

And can think of a better person to lead the search. Someone who has won statewide.

Posted by: indie_rock_elitist [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 10, 2007 02:00 PM

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