Deputy Executive Director

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Wis Dems is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest‑performing political organizations. During the upcoming election cycle, Wis Dems will drive massive programs to hold Republicans accountable, elect progressive candidates, and build volunteer‑led coalitions. Our work is grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across all dimensions of identity and geographic divides. We collaborate year‑round to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites.

We seek outstanding applicants who share our values and vision to join our team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive.

We are seeking a strategic, sophisticated, and collaborative leader to serve as the Deputy Executive Director and lead the programmatic engine of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. You will be the strategic co‑pilot to the Executive Director, forming a single functional unit to guide the party. As sponsor and implementer of our programmatic vision, you will be a key strategic thought partner and the driving force ensuring our departments are integrated, aligned, and executing at the highest level.

Your role is pivotal for building a winning infrastructure in this important battleground state.

You will report directly to the Executive Director and serve as a core member of the party’s executive leadership. You will manage and mentor the Directors of our Political and Communications programmatic departments and the Executive Administration team. You will organize and drive daily Senior Staff meetings of all department heads, positioning yourself at the center of information flow and strategic implementation.

• You thrive as a trusted number two: a low‑ego partner who finds deep satisfaction in relieving a principal leader.
• You translate bold vision into flawless execution, building systems, meetings, and accountability structures from strategic plans.
• You conduct rooms of high‑level experts, ensuring harmony and on‑tempo collaboration.
• You are fluent in messaging and the political map, with deep experience in at least one of our core programmatic areas and the ability to mentor senior experts in Communications and Political Affairs.
• You love the machinery of politics and are passionate about the inner workings of a state party, from bylaws and governance to a flawless State Convention.

• Serve as a primary strategic thought partner to the Executive Director, co‑developing the vision and long‑term strategy for the party.
• Act as a key implementer of the party’s strategic plan, ensuring programmatic goals are met and departmental work is aligned and integrated.
• Drive daily Senior Staff meetings of all department heads, creating a culture of transparency, accountability, and cross‑departmental collaboration.
• Serve as a key advisor to the Chair and Executive Director, acting as a de‑facto second in command on a wide variety of party matters.

• Lead, manage, and mentor the Directors of the Political and Communications departments, serving as a strategic partner to drive their success and ensure their work is fully integrated.
• Oversee the development and execution of the party’s comprehensive communications and political plans.
• Manage the Executive/Administration Support team, ensuring the executive office is running at a high level of efficiency and professionalism.

• Serve as the executive sponsor and lead strategist for the annual State Party Convention and other major party meetings.
• Oversee the party’s internal governance processes, including matters related to the party’s constitution, bylaws, and Administrative Committee.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including elected officials, party leaders, and grassroots activists, working to align interests and resolve conflict.

• Accountability & Solution‑Oriented:
  Own actions and commitments, holding yourself to a high standard and completing objectives with a…