Friday, April 11, 2008

DNCC looking for a "Delegate Tracker"

WE'VE MOVED! Democratic Convention Watch is now at http://www.DemocraticConventionWatch.com

The DNCC is looking for one of us:

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Delegate Tracker

REPORTS TO: Office of the Secretary

LOCATION: Denver & Washington D.C.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Delegate Trackers are responsible for the day to day tasks associated with the Secretary’s Delegate Tracking Operation for the 2008 National Convention. Ideal candidates should be detail oriented and have proven organizational skills and the ability to foster relationships quickly. This position reports to the Associate Director of Convention Services in the Office of the Secretary. The position is based in Washington, DC and will relocate to Denver four to six weeks prior to the Convention. This is a temporary position until September 1, 2008.

Responsibilities Include:
• Supporting all aspects of the Secretary’s Convention Operation
• Working with State Parties to compile accurate convention participant information in a timely manner.
• Creating and maintaining effective methods of communications with the staff of the State Parties.
• Assisting with the production of the Temporary and Final Rolls of Delegates and Alternates to the National Convention.
• Will staff the whip and boiler room operations during the National Convention.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Director.

Job qualifications:
• Demonstrated organization and outstanding customer service skills with particular attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Accurate data entry skills and experience with shared databases.
• Familiarity with Democratic politics, State Party organizations, and prior meeting planning experience.
• Experience directing volunteers and/or field coordination desirable.
• Attendance at a National or State Convention is valuable.
• At least three to five years of administrative or database management experience.
• Knowledge of Customer Relations Systems (CRM) and Microsoft Access software helpful.

Interested individuals should submit resume and cover letter to staffing@demconvention.com with “ATTN: Delegate Tracker” in the subject line.
We'll be happy to give any of our loyal readers a reference...

4 comments:

MKSinSA said...

Is this a quadrennial need or something new? Sounds like you folks may have inspired a new job description.

DocJess said...

DEMCONWATCH in the news -- hey guys -- you made Politico...

http://www.politico.com/news/
stories/0408/9546.html

CONGRATS on the nice things said about you.....

mamafoxof3 said...

Man, I wish I wasn't already scheduled to deliver my daughter to college on August 29th.

I'd be perfect for this job.

Oreo said...

Christina...
The convention is over on August 29th. You should apply!

Just be sure to tell them where you heard about the job ;)