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Monday, May 2, 2011

NCDP House Caucus Director Leaving

Leslie Martes, House Caucus Director at the North Carolina Democratic Party, is moving on to take a position in Washington DC where she will be working for Womens Voices, Women Vote. But before Martes, 31, departs she's seeking her own replacement who will need to start by May 16th according to the job posting.

If you or someone you know is interested in applying for the position, check out the 
job description below as posted on DemocraticGain's website on April 20th. Martes is currently accepting resumes and her contact information is listed below. 


Caucus Director

Organization:NC House Democratic Caucus
Date Posted:4/20/2011
Listing Expires:5/20/2011
Date Needed:5/16/2011
City:Raleigh
Location:North Carolina
Country:United States
Primary Category:Executive Director
Type of Position:Full-Time
Education Requirement:Bachelor's
Experience Requirement:5 - 10 Years

Description & Details
The North Carolina House Democratic Caucus will be accepting resumes for House Caucus Director now through Monday, May 2nd 2011.

The House Caucus Director manages the caucus program including staff, budget, fundraising, polling, research, and direct voter contact. Additionally, the Director advises House members on campaign strategy, fundraising, policy issues, and incumbent protection.

Previous legislative campaign or caucus experience preferred.

How to Apply / Contact
Please submit your resume to: North Carolina House Democratic Caucus, Attention: Leslie Martes, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. Lmartes@ncdp.org

Candidates Seeking NC Super Delegate Vacancy

(Article updated May 2, 2011)

The following North Carolina Democrats have announced their intention to run for the Super Delegate position recently vacated by David Parker upon his election as North Carolina Democratic Party State Chair on January 29, 2011. Name are added to the list in the order they are received.

Super Delegates are elected by the State Executive Committee. The next SEC meeting has yet to be scheduled but it is anticipated to be held by late-April 2011. An interim super delegate may be appointed to fill this vacancy until the SEC can hold the election. To learn more about the election process, please see Section 7.0 starting on page 28 of the North Carolina Plan of Organization located here.

If you intend to run for the position, please send us an email stating your intentions and include your name and county information.

List Updated 4/30/11
1. Carla Cunningham, Mecklenburg County
2. Judy Gilbert, Lincoln County
3. Beth Ostgaard, McDowell County
4. John Verdejo, Wake County
5. Joel Ford, Mecklenburg County
6. Kevin Smith, Wake County
7. Mike Schaul, Wake County
8. Paul A. Lowe, Jr.,  Forsythe County
9. Jake Quinn, Buncombe County
10. John Brooks, Wake County
11. Randy Voller, Chatham County
12. Perry Parks, Richmond County
13. T.E. Austin, Durham County

Dropped Out from SD election:
1. Stella Adams, Durham County
2. Dr. Floyd W. Johnson, Jr., Cumberland County
3. Diana Hill, New Hanover County
4. Jim Morgan, New Hanover County
5. Renee Price, Orange County