Step up to a leadership role! Nominations are open now
Senate District 50 DFL is heading into its third year following the 2022 redistricting. Officers, Directors, and State Central Committee Members & Alternates will be elected at our April 20 Convention!
Step up to a leadership role in Senate District 50 DFL (SD50 DFL)!
At SD50 DFL's April 20, 2024 Convention, our delegates will elect Officers, Directors, and State Central Committee Members & Alternates to two-year terms. The following positions are up for election. All positions serve as members of the Central Committee and regular participation in monthly Central Committee meetings is required.
Chair: The Chair is essentially the chief organizer and executive officer of all SD50 DFL’s activities. The Chair convenes and conducts the Senate District’s meetings and directs the work of the executive committee. The Chair is the main contact with the Senate District’s state and local elected officeholders and candidates as well as the State DFL staff.
Vice Chair: The Vice Chair aids the Chair and fulfills the Chair’s duties in the absence of the Chair. The Vice Chair works with the Chair to help guide policy and decision-making and may lead Senate District standing committees or fundraising and events management.
Outreach Officer: The Outreach Officer is highly involved in relationship building. Responsibilities include directing precinct chairs’ activities for voter registration drives, get-out-the-vote efforts, volunteer recruitment, and local government, educational, and community events participation.
Secretary: The Secretary is responsible for maintaining rosters, maintaining meeting minutes, and publishing meeting notices. The Secretary also helps guide policy and decision-making.
Treasurer: The Treasurer manages the funds and financial transaction records. The Treasurer manages Political Contribution Refund (PCR) records and manages timely state reports as required by the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. The Treasurer helps guide policy and decision-making and is involved in all fundraising efforts.
Communications Officer: The Communications Officer is responsible for the development and execution of the communication strategy that supports our activities. This includes writing, editing, and publishing newsletters, website content, and social media content. The Communications officer helps guide policy and decision-making.
Data and Technology Officer: The Data and Technology Officer manages the website and all online presence for the Senate District. In addition, the Data and Technology Officer provides technical support for meetings, events, and internal technical infrastructure.
Director: Directors serve as at-large voting members of the Central Committee and provide leadership as committed members of one of the standing committees, e.g., Fundraising and Events, Communications, and Outreach & Inclusion. Directors act as ambassadors for our endorsed candidates and elected officeholders via social media, door knocks, phone banks, letters to the editor, and other activities.
State Central Committee (SCC) Member/Alternate: Members and alternates represent SD50 DFL by participating in approximately quarterly State Central Committee meetings AND their Congressional District’s monthly Central Committee meetings.
What’s next? To apply for these positions, simply fill out the SD50 DFL 2024 Candidate Application. Submit your application early to reserve your preferred interview date and time. All requests must be received no later than Sunday, March 24th at 8 PM. You will be emailed a confirmation of your interview date, time, and Zoom Link. EDIT: Deadline has been extended!
We encourage you and others to interview for these opportunities to participate in leadership roles with SD50 DFL!
Together, we can do great things and we welcome your participation on SD50 DFL's Leadership Team.
Cordially,
SD50 DFL Nominations Committee