Regional Training Director (Mid-Atlantic)

Organization: Emerge America
Location: Remote (must be permanently based in Virginia), Richmond, VA preferred
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $91,250/year
Reports to: Training Director
Union: This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit.

About Emerge America:

Emerge is changing the face of politics to create an inclusive democracy. We are the nation's largest network of women elected officials and candidates - recruiting, training, and providing a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office and win. Since 2002, Emerge has trained more than 7,000 women to run for office, and there are more than 1,200 Emerge alums currently in elected office.

Our Core Values: Belonging, Empowerment, Transformation, Excellence

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated, relationship-oriented, and mission-driven individual to serve as the full-time Regional Training Director in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Regional Training Director leads recruitment and outreach efforts, coordinates and facilitates training sessions, and builds strong relationships with alumnae, stakeholders, elected officials, and leaders throughout the region who share our commitment to advancing women in public office. This person will work closely with regional volunteers, alumnae, and partners to recruit outstanding Democratic women candidates and deliver high-quality political training across the region.

The Regional Training Director must be based in Virginia.

Responsibilities:

Program & Training:
- Recruit and inspire Democratic women with a focus on women from the New American Majority to run for office in identified target states and throughout the region
- Execute Emerge trainings annually (3 trainings in target states and additional regional trainings)
- Lead the recruitment and selection process
- Manage and execute logistics for training programs
- Recruit and train facilitators to conduct signature, bootcamp, and any additional trainings
- Facilitate trainings during signature trainings, bootcamps, step forwards, and other training opportunities
- Host kick-off/graduation events in conjunction with signature programming

Partnership and Stakeholder Management:
- Build and manage relationships with regional volunteer advisors (cabinet) and oversee all scheduling and preparation for regional cabinet meetings
- Identify opportunities to expand programmatic offerings to support the mission of Emerge throughout the region
- Build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders in the region
- Represent the organization at coalition meetings and with partner organizations
- Serve as the main point of contact for any training or partnership inquiries within the region
- Support program alum primarily through office hours and work to develop alum support structures in the region
- Identify potential major and grassroots donors for cultivation by the Emerge development department

Administration and Other Duties:
- Serve as the spokesperson for Emerge within the region
- Database management, candidate/election tracking, and reporting
- Prepare reports and other documentation
- Other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications:

Required:
- Minimum of 5 years relevant professional work experience, with 3 of those years being within the Mid-Atlantic region
- Permanent residence in the state of Virginia
- Demonstrated commitment to democratic ideals
- Familiarity with working with federal, state, and county party politics and local institutions
- Experience working on multiple political campaigns, preferably at least one at the state level and one at the county or municipal level
- Passion for and knowledge of women's political leadership issues and political campaigns
- Comfort with public speaking and excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to develop trusted and effective working relationships with diverse constituencies
- Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, and efficiency in time management
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (remote team)
- Access to high-speed internet, valid driver's license, and insured automobile
- Travel (up to 25%) within the specified region required
- Flexible work hours, including weekend and evening hours

Preferred:
- Familiarity with database tools, NGP VAN, etc.

Salary and Benefits:

Starting salary: $91,250/year. Emerge offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and 401k retirement plan. We also offer an unlimited PTO plan.