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Reports To: Chief of Staff

Department: Executive

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority.

Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle.

Position Summary: The Member Engagement Director is responsible for advising and executing the DCCC Chair’s goals for engaging the Members of the House Democratic Caucus in the work of recapturing the House majority. The Member Engagement Director will work across the organization to implement a program to engage Members, as well as senior-level Hill staff. They will also be the point person tasked with providing political support and guidance to Members or candidates who are running in seats that are outside of our core swing-seat battlefield.

The ideal candidate will be self-starting, strategic, have strong political and campaign finance acumen, and be passionate about Democratic campaigns. This is not a traditional 9-5 role. Evening and weekend work and communication will be expected from time to time.

Responsibilities:

• Represent DCCC and serve as liaison to assigned Democratic Members of Congress, Chiefs of Staff, and Members’ campaign staff, on behalf of the Committee and its departments
  • Identify, build, strengthen and manage key strategic relationships and communicate regularly to Members of Congress and staff about DCCC activities/programs, including campaigns, redistricting, mobilization of voters, messaging, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
  • Work with Chair Pod to regularly communicate with COS and Member campaign staff and update them on DCCC news, programing and events
  • Plan and help execute, in close communication with the Chief of Staff, Policy Director, National Political Director, Member Dues, and Engagement teams, as well as any other relevant DCCC departments, a program of consistent engagement
  • Help manage engagement with DCCC Member Leadership, including maintaining regular touch points and management of portfolios
  • Work closely with the Member Dues team to encourage and facilitate Member fundraising and dues paying
  • Represent DCCC (and be prepared to present at times) at Member and various caucuses and stakeholder events, as assigned, and report back internally after these events on key takeaways
  • Work closely with Campaigns and Organizing departments, as well as outside groups, to lead and manage the Launchpad program to facilitate Hill and partner group staff volunteer opportunities and distributed volunteer organizing efforts on campaigns
  • Serve as an active participant in the internal DCCC surrogate working group
  • Serve as internal thought leader and provide Members’ perspective on internal decision making and planning
  • Respond to and track Member and Chiefs of Staff inquiries
  • Maintain the timeliness and integrity of our contact lists by ensuring all updates flow into our CMS
• Maintain awareness and be prepared to provide assessments of races and candidates for Members, staff, supporters and stakeholders
• Advise and communicate with Members or Members-Elect – not on the core swing-seat battlefield – as assigned or requested, on individual campaign and political goals, tactics, fundraising and plans
• Other duties as needed.

• Commitment to the election of Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives;
• At least 3 cycles (6 years) of experience working with Members of Congress and staff, as well as experience working on campaigns and/or advocacy work with an understanding of legislative, campaign and political processes;
• Experience on both the Hill and on campaigns is preferred but not required;
• Proficiency with Microsoft office, especially Excel and G-Suite preferred. Experience with relationship management software is preferred but not required;
• Communicates effectively, focusing on how departmental contributions relate to DCCC’s overall objectives;
• Encourages collaboration within the team and with different departments. Experience coordinating work across multiple departments and also managing projects in an independent fashion;
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with poise, tact and diplomacy abilities across all levels of an organization and experience;
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways;
• Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability;
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels;
• Draws from team members’ strengths, empowering them to maximize their talents; contributes where needed to achieve and exceed goals; mentors and guides colleagues with regular feedback and recognition; clearly lays out vision and expectations to the team;
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to equal employment opportunities;
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways;
• Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability;
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels.

Why You Should Work Here:

• We recognize and reward hard work
• Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns
• Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation
• Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues
• Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC
• Equity and inclusion are core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC
• More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
• Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC
• Monthly mobile phone stipend
• Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups

Diversity Mission Statement:

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.