Democratic Party Executive Director

Democratic Party of Arkansas:
Executive Director LOCATION

Little Rock, AR, 72201

$80000 - $85000 (Monthly)

Employer-sponsored health insurance offered

• Managed Paid Staff
• Managed a budget of $1,000,000
• Managed a budget of $100,000
• Managed email programs
• Managed financial call time

Democratic Party of Arkansas

Management

Party

Senior Leadership (overseeing multiple Department Directors. Ex: Campaign Manager, Coordinated Manager)

September 18, 2026

In partnership with the Chair, the Executive Director is responsible for the strategy, activities, management, growth, and the day-to-day operations of the DPA. This specifically includes, but is not limited to, election-based activities, fundraising, budgeting, staff recruitment and retention, communications, outreach, and building Party infrastructure. The position requires a commitment to work alongside the DPA Officers, Executive Committee, State Committee, elected officials, and candidates across the state.

This position has a wide range of responsibilities, including serving as a trusted advisor to and strategic asset for the Chair of the Party, its elected and party officials, its candidates, and leaders across the state.

Position posting open through:
September 18, 2026 Salary range: $80,000 - $85,000 annually, plus benefits

• Serve as the chief strategic and tactical executive of the Democratic Party of Arkansas.
• Developing and implementing statewide campaign plans to win elections at the local, legislative, state, and federal levels.
• Overseeing the coordinated campaign efforts and coordination of consultants’ activities; assisting with the hiring of a coordinated campaign director during election years.
• Working with field personnel and state party staff to maintain and expand grassroots efforts and primary base through voter registration and volunteer recruitment.
• Manage relationships in-state with elected officials, caucus leaders, candidates, auxiliaries, and state party membership; as well as national contacts through relationships at the ASDC and DNC, and partnerships with the DGA, DSCC, DCCC, and DLCC.
• Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of all staff.
• Perform staff reviews, encourage staff development and training.
• Review and restructure staff functions and responsibilities as necessary.
• Direct fundraising efforts, develop strategy, and work with finance staff and/or consultants to implement.
• Work with the DPA Chair, DPA Treasurer, and staff to develop and adhere to the operating budget.
• Coordinate with DPA Secretary and Staff in preparing written reports for all meetings of the Executive and State Committees.
• Act as liaison with the staffs of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), the Association of State Democratic Committees (ASDC), and the Association of State Executive Directors.
• Attend DNC, ASDC, and county party meetings as necessary.
• Ensure all campaign finance reports, tax returns, and other required reports are accurately and timely filed by the compliance consultant.
• Work with the DPA Chair and Communications Director to issue press releases, speak on behalf of the Party where appropriate, and present the DPA in a positive and professional light.
• Oversee the State Party technology operations including database development and computer operations.
• Implement delegate selection process in presidential election cycles.
• Develop, oversee, and maintain relations with Democratic donors both in-state and out-of-state.
• Develop training programs for the State Party, including party membership, campaign staff, and candidates.
• Oversee development and production of party-building and message-delivery tools,…