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Reports To: National Deputy Political Director

Department: Cycle of Engagement

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

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 National Engagement Coordinator will serve as a member of the Engagement department. This position helps develop and manage internal operations and projects of the DCCC Engagement department, including investments, team meetings and events such as briefings, presentations and retreats.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Responsibilities:

• Implementing, managing, and running all internal Engagement department processes including but not limited to the following:
• Working with accounting and operations teams to track spending and cash flow;
• Managing internal and legal approval on battleground-wide engagement investments including paid media and research
• Managing and coordinating the Deputy National Political Director’s schedule;
• Managing and coordinating the broader schedule for all of the Engagement department;
• Creating various PowerPoint presentations in a format that will be easy to relay to key stakeholders;
• Coordinating and facilitating internal and external meetings on behalf of the Deputy National Political Director;
• Reviewing and compiling briefings, memos and reports, and tracking projects for the Deputy National Political Director for key initiatives and meetings;
• Performing special projects and general administrative tasks associated with the Engagement department;
• Performing other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the Engagement department.
• Hire and manage the department intern and serve as point of contact for process

• At least 2 years of project management experience and some campaign experience required;
• At least one cycle of administrative and operational experience is preferred;
• Strong ability to build and run tight, efficient systems and processes across multiple departments and external partners including legal and campaigns;
• Superior time management, planning, organizational and communications skills;
• Attention to detail and self-motivation required;
• Experience with Microsoft office, especially Excel, is required, and experience with G suite is strongly preferred;
• Dedication to electing a Democratic Majority to the House of Representatives;
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to equal employment opportunities;
• 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.