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Full-Time

Director of State Operations

Posted on 4/9/2024

Democratic National Committee (DNC)

Democratic National Committee (DNC)

501-1,000 employees

Organizes voters to elect Democratic candidates

Government & Public Sector

Senior

Washington, DC, USA

Category
Production Planning & Scheduling
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • A minimum of 2 cycles of general campaign experience and at least 1 cycle of campaign operations experience with previous statewide operations experience strongly preferred
  • A minimum of 7 years work experience
  • Experience working on a number of electoral campaign cycles and/or have issue/advocacy campaign experience
  • Experience with campaign operations; experience with designing and/or enforcing operational processes on campaigns
  • Experience training and a demonstrated track record of producing dynamic curriculum and materials
  • Proven track record building and managing coalitions among diverse stakeholders, reaching consensus and action
  • Proven ability to write for multiple audiences and translate complex information clearly
  • Experience and proficiency with budgets and comfort with numbers
  • Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and strong attention to detail
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
Responsibilities
  • Work with the Political, HR, Technology, Accounting, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and other DNC departments to establish and help implement processes to be used throughout the Coordinated Campaign
  • Manage and grow Operations staff to fit the needs of the DNC and Coordinated Campaign
  • Plan and drive the project management of initiatives from start to finish, working across teams in a collaborative manner
  • Create and update DNC trainings and laterally work with the Political and Organizing Team to identify and fill training gaps that are critical to our election objectives
  • Work with the HR Department and Director of DEI to develop diverse pipelines to source talented operations staff for the coordinated campaign and work with the DEI team to develop and execute DEI training and programming for the Coordinated Campaign
  • Develop and oversee the process for opening and managing field offices and work with the HR Department to ensure and maintain readiness for the DNC to operate in states
  • Coach allies and states on how to access and make best use of DNC resources and services
  • Build and formalize efficient and effective operations systems with an eye to use in future coordinated campaigns
  • Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission
Democratic National Committee (DNC)

Democratic National Committee (DNC)

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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is an exemplary workplace for those passionate about political engagement and grassroots organization. With a core mission to mobilize voters and empower activists across all ZIP codes, the DNC is deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that fosters community involvement and democratic participation. This focus on expansive grassroots organizing not only reinforces their role in shaping political landscapes but also provides a dynamic and impactful environment for its employees.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

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Headquarters

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Founded

1848

Benefits

More than 30 Days of PTO

Health & dental insurance

Supplementary vision plans

401(k) plan with 4% match

Pre-tax FSA

INACTIVE