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Communications and Development Director

The Idaho Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee seeks a dynamic, highly-organized individual with strong communication skills to fill the fast-paced role of Communications and Development Director.

The Idaho Democratic Caucus Campaign Committee (IDLCC) is a political action committee dedicated to promoting and expanding the Democratic caucus in the Idaho Legislature. This position reports directly to the House and Senate Minority Leaders, while also serving all caucus members.

This is an exempt, full-time salaried position, with benefits negotiable as part of the package. Compensation package is commensurate with experience, up to $60,000-$65,000 annually.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will:
  • Have demonstrated capacity in juggling competing priorities and responding to multiple stakeholders
  • Be proactive and able to take initiative, identifying new opportunities and threats
  • Be able to write clear, concise and compelling pieces about a range of complex issues, often with a very short turnaround time
  • Understand messaging and media relations
  • Have knowledge of current public policy issues in Idaho
  • Ideally have graphic design skills and experience representing data graphically
  • Ideally have experience with fundraising, events, and donor communications

Job Duties:
  • Develop and implement a long-term communications strategy, plans and messages for the caucus
  • Develop and execute earned media strategy for the legislative session
  • Provide caucus members with media assistance year-round
  • Manage and execute the caucus rapid response program to hold Republicans accountable
  • Pitch TV, radio and print outlets on the Joint Democrats’ legislative efforts
  • Write talking points, assist caucus members with preparation for media appearances, and ensure message continuity across all external communications products
  • Manage media requests, develop and be in frequent contact with local and national reporters and bloggers covering Idaho politics
  • Write press releases with clear, clean, concise and accurate content under deadline pressure in the high-energy, fast-paced atmosphere of the legislative session
  • Facilitate press conferences and other earned media events including writing media advisories and follow-up to ensure press attendance
  • Develop and manage a robust social media program as per the budget provided by the IDLCC
  • Draft, edit and place op-eds
  • Maintain a robust media contact list
  • Draft and send e-newsletters
  • Maintain a current, compelling website
  • Assist with fund development activities such as drafting appeals and other donor communications and event planning

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Rep. Ilana Rubel at ilana@rubelforidaho.com as soon as possible, but before Tuesday, December  1st.