As we look to learn from 2022 and plan for 2024, we are excited to grow our team with the addition of a Financial Compliance Director and an Executive Director.
Financial Compliance Director
About Democrats Abroad
Democrats Abroad is the official Democratic Party arm for the nine million U.S. and dual citizens living outside the United States. We strive to provide U.S. and dual citizens abroad a democratic voice in our government and elect Democratic candidates by mobilizing the overseas vote.
Democrats Abroad has 48 country committees throughout Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania. These country committees keep U.S. and dual citizens abroad informed of their voting rights and help them participate in the U.S. political process. Our members live in more than 200 countries around the globe and vote in every state and congressional district in the United States.
As we look to learn from 2022 and plan for 2024, we are excited to grow our team with the addition of a Financial Compliance Director.
About the Financial Compliance Director Position
Democrats Abroad is seeking a talented, dedicated professional to oversee our financial operations and ensure compliance with U.S. federal and state campaign finance laws, as well as with foreign laws applicable to our respective country committees. The Financial Compliance Director will be responsible for executing financial compliance tasks, assessing current financial compliance processes, and refining such processes for the 2024 presidential election cycle and beyond.
The Financial Compliance Director will work closely with the Democrats Abroad International Executive Committee, Fundraising Coordinator, and country committee leaders to ensure cross departmental efficiency within Democrats Abroad. Externally, the Financial Compliance Director may interact with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), state-level election commissions, U.S. federal and state campaigns, and the Democratic National Committee, as needed.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the International Executive Committee, especially the International Treasurer, to produce and submit FEC reports
- Regularly update organizational-wide and country-specific financial and budgetary spreadsheets
- Assist with opening new bank accounts and transitioning and closing old bank accounts
- Oversee accounts payable, with responsibilities including making payments, communicating with vendors, tracking income and expenditures, and archiving invoices
- Organize and lead regular meetings of DA’s Legal Compliance Committee, comprised of DA country committee leaders
- Identify and assess current organizational-wide and country-specific financial compliance needs
- Prepare an internal report detailing financial compliance needs and short- and long-term recommendations (due in Q1 2023)
- Attend FEC and state-level compliance trainings as requested by the International Executive Committee
- Develop training materials for new and existing leaders on financial compliance
Qualifications
- Demonstrated competence and familiarity with financial compliance laws applicable to Democratic state parties like Democrats Abroad
- Demonstrated competence and familiarity with FEC reporting requirements and timelines
- Previous experience working with Democratic Party arms and/or candidates in the area of financial compliance
- Proven record of delivering a quality “final product” by must-meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented, especially with numbers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident using database systems, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and online video call platforms
- Ability to work in a global setting, with team members in multiple time zones
- U.S. citizenship (dual-citizen applications welcome)
- Commitment to helping Democrats Abroad, the Democratic Party, and Democratic candidates succeed
- Experience living outside of the United States advantageous
Logistical Details
Location: Remote
Travel required: No
Reports to: Democrats Abroad International Chair and Executive Committee
Language: English; written and spoken working proficiency in at least one other language advantageous
Earliest Start Date: December 2022
End Date: June 2023, with possibility of extension
Applications: Send resume, cover letter, and desired salary in one PDF to [email protected] by November 6, 2022. Please indicate the position name in the subject line. Selected applicants will be invited to interview with Democrats Abroad before November 15, 2022.
Democrats Abroad is committed to the values and practices of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, with opportunities to provide and the ability to take feedback and learn. It is our policy to recruit, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, pregnancy, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity, disability, or any other legally protected basis.
Executive Director
About Democrats Abroad
Democrats Abroad is the official Democratic Party arm for the nine million U.S. and dual citizens living outside the United States. We strive to provide U.S. and dual citizens abroad a democratic voice in our government and elect Democratic candidates by mobilizing the overseas vote.
Democrats Abroad has 48 country committees throughout Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania. These country committees keep U.S. and dual citizens abroad informed of their voting rights and help them participate in the U.S. political process. Our members live in more than 200 countries around the globe and vote in every state and congressional district in the United States.
As we look to learn from 2022 and plan for 2024, we are excited to grow our team with the addition of an Executive Director.
About the Executive Director Position
In partnership with the International Executive Committee, the Executive Director will be responsible for developing voter outreach and advocacy strategies, as well as overseeing their implementation across Democrats Abroad. Core areas in which the Executive Director will be expected to operate include budgeting, event planning, fundraising, internal and external communications, leadership development/training, party building, and volunteer/staff recruitment and retention.
The Executive Director will work hand-in-hand with the Democrats Abroad International Chair to ensure cross departmental efficiency within Democrats Abroad and reach jointly-established goals. Internally, this will demand regular interaction with the International Executive Committee, Global Team Leads, and country committee leaders. Externally, the Executive Director will be expected to maintain and grow relationships on behalf of Democrats Abroad, including with various arms of the Democratic Party, legislators, candidates, non-profits, press, and other relevant stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the International Executive Committee, develop and executive voter outreach and advocacy strategies through the 2024 presidential election cycle and beyond
- Work with leaders across Democrats Abroad to assess 2022 performance and set realistic expansion and engagement plans through 2024
- Assist with drafting the 2024 Delegate Selection Plan for Democrats Abroad
- With International Executive Committee, develop and adhere to 2023 and 2024 budgets
- Organize and attend regular meetings of the International Executive Committee and country committee leaders
- Organize meetings of the Democrats Abroad as set forth in our organization’s bylaws
- Serve as the point person for Democrats Abroad’s paid staff, regularly performing staff reviews and supporting their professional development
- Oversee development and production of party-building and message delivery tools, including newsletters, website content, social media posts, etc.
- Stay up-to-date on best practices and tools for effective political organizing and fundraising
- In coordination with the International Treasurer and Financial Compliance Director, ensure that Democrats Abroad’s financial reporting requirements are met on time
- With Fundraising Coordinator, expand donor recruitment and retention programs
- Liaise with partners stateside, including, but not limited to, various arms of the Democratic Party, legislators, candidates, non-profits, and press
- Advance the interests of U.S. and dual citizens abroad within the United States, particularly those concerning overseas voting rights, taxation, and Medicare portability
- In consultation with the International Executive Committee, review and restructure staff functions and responsibilities as necessary
- Develop training programs for new and returning Democrats Abroad leaders
- Attend meetings of the various arms of the Democratic Party as requested by the International Executive Committee
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Political Science or related field, or equivalent
- Minimum of three years of experience with the Democratic Party or a Party arm
- Deep familiarity with overseas voting laws, procedures, obstacles, and opportunities
- Deep familiarity with Democrats Abroad and Democratic Party structures
- Demonstrated understanding of state-of-the-art campaign techniques, campaign planning, targeting, polling, election law, voter outreach, and party building
- Proven ability to work compassionately and effectively in a volunteer environment
- Confident user of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, NationBuilder, VAN, and online video call platforms
- Ability to work in a global setting, with team members in multiple time zones
- U.S. citizenship (dual-citizen applications welcome)
- Commitment to helping Democrats Abroad, the Democratic Party, and Democratic candidates succeed
- Previous experience living outside of the United States strongly preferred
Logistical Details
Location: Remote
Travel required: Yes, at least one week of travel quarterly
Reports to: Democrats Abroad International Chair and Executive Committee
Language: English; written and spoken working proficiency in at least one other language advantageous
Earliest Start Date: December 2022
End Date: June 2023, with possibility of extension
Applications: Send resume, cover letter, and desired salary in one PDF to [email protected] by November 6, 2022. Please indicate the position name in the subject line. Selected applicants will be invited to interview with Democrats Abroad before November 15, 2022.
Democrats Abroad is committed to the values and practices of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, with opportunities to provide and the ability to take feedback and learn. It is our policy to recruit, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, pregnancy, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity, disability, or any other legally protected basis.