Open Positions on YDWA Board

The Young Democrats of Washington have new positions on our board open for applications. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter (on what you would do in the position) to Lakecia.Farmer@ydwa.org. Applications close on December 1, at which point the President and Vice-presidents will share application information and their recommendation with the general board, subject to a vote of the body. If you would like more information, please feel free to email LaKecia.

Advocacy Director

• Shall serve as leader and coordinator for YDWA caucuses. Find more about caucuses here.
• Shall recruit and train leaders for, assist in the formation of, and actively foster the development of caucuses;
• Shall work with caucus leaders to develop and carry-out projects based on each caucus’s topic of concern
• Shall report to the Vice President of Government Affairs.

Development Director

• Shall develop an annual fundraising goal for the organization, and shall work with the President and the Vice President of Operations to form a plan to meet that goal;
• Shall be responsible for the raising of funds through personal, phone, electronic, and print solicitation;
• Shall propose new revenue enhancement projects;
• Shall coordinate fund-raising events
• Shall work to build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors
• Shall track donations with a database or similar sustainable method;
• Shall report to the Vice President of Operations.

Policy Director

• Shall organize an annual Lobby Day during legislative session;
• Shall organize additional lobbying and issue education events as appropriate;
• Shall report to the Vice President of Government Affairs.