District Director

Congressman Dave Min; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Representative Dave Min in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a District Director to lead the district office in a full-time role. You will work closely with the Chief of Staff and Communications Director to drive district strategies and constituent services.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, including evenings and weekends as needed. Orange County ties are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years or more of relevant professional experience.
• A bachelor’s degree
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Orange County and California’s 47th Congressional District
• Experience working directly with an elected official/political candidate, as well as experience managing staff
• Ability to work outside of traditional business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to align district office strategies with the Member's vision.
• Attend events and speak to local groups, representing the Member.
• Oversee constituent casework with federal agencies and schedule meetings.
• Facilitate information sharing between district and D.C. offices.
• Directly manage outreach, constituent services staff, and the District Scheduler.
• Oversee essential district office functions and ensure policy compliance.
• Travel within the district to stay informed on local concerns.
• Plan district-based media and press events with the communications team.

Skills

Decision-making

Political acumen

Project management

Creativity

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location:Costa Mesa, CA

Salary:$100,000 - $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Congressman Min is seeking a dynamic leader to fill the District Director role in his Costa Mesa Office in a full-time capacity.

Applicants should prefer working in fast-paced environment and have at least five years of relevant professional experience. Skills that will be critical to success in this role include decision-making, political acumen, project management, creativity, and public speaking. The District Director is a senior member of the Congressman’s team and will report to the Chief of Staff.

This is not an entry-level position.Strong candidates will have experience working directly with an elected official/political candidate, as well as experience managing staff. Orange County ties are strongly preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with the Member, Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, and Communications Director to ensure district office strategies and operating plans align with the Member's strategic vision and goals.
• Attend events, speak to local groups, and meet with elected officials and representatives in the district, serving as the primary representative on behalf of the Member.
• Oversee the Member's constituent casework activities with Federal departments and agencies to monitor progress and schedule meetings as necessary
• Facilitate information sharing between the Member's district office(s) and the D.C. office
• Directly manage the Congressman’s outreach and constituent services staff and the District Scheduler
• Oversee all essential functions of the District Office and ensure compliance with office policies and processes
• Travel throughout the district at regular intervals to keep abreast of local concerns
• Partner with the Member’s communications team to plan district-based media and press events

Qualifications

• Five years or more of relevant professional experience
• A bachelor’s degree
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Orange County and California’s 47th Congressional District
• Experience working directly with an elected official/political candidate, as well as experience managing staff
• Ability to work outside of traditional business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed

The Office of Representative Dave Min is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.