Democratic Governors Association Internship Jobs

Pivot seeks a Political Data Coordinator to join our team ahead of the 2026 election cycle. This is a fully remote position in the Targeting & Analytics Department. Candidates must be available to work east coast hours.

The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail, experience managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment, a passion for data driven strategy, and a commitment to bringing about real Democratic victories across the US. Key responsibilities include managing team workflow and keeping projects moving in a timely manner. Prior experience with project management is a plus.

The Political Data Coordinator reports to Logan Vidal, Vice President of Targeting & Analytics.

This is a full-time, temporary position through Election Day 2026 with competitive salary and excellent benefits. The nature of our business requires long hours during the election cycle, and we expect all staff to be flexible in this area. Weekend and evening work will be required. However, Pivot works to ensure all staff maintain a healthy work/life balance.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

• Coordinate and track work within Pivot’s Targeting Department and across Client Services teams.
• Finalize process of producing data files ready for printers, including running quality control protocols, adding tracking, and setting up informed delivery campaigns
• Run and monitor reports of tracking of mail delivery and mail response programs
• Run basic queries in voter file databases
• Monitor projects and anticipate next steps in workflow.
• Communicate regularly with other teams and stakeholders to support an ever-changing workload.
• Support other members of the Targeting Department to complete projects as needed.

The salary for this position is set at $5,800 per month. There is also the opportunity for end of election bonuses, based off individual and firm performance. To ensure pay equity across our team, salaries are non-negotiable.

In keeping with our commitment to a healthy workplace, all staff receive the following benefits:

• 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Equipment and other supplies to furnish your home office
• Annual employer-paid membership to One Medical
• Deskpass membership and $200 in monthly credits

Pivot proudly signed the Progressive Hiring Pledge created by Progressive Pipeline + Arena and we are committed to running a hiring process aligned with our values.

If we think you’d be a good fit, here’s what you can expect from our hiring process:

Our hiring team personally reviews every application, meaning a real human reads your resume. We look for applications that are personalized to the role so tell us why you’re a great fit for Pivot. (And yes, we can usually spot a ChatGPT cover letter.)

This introductory phone call will be between you and a member of our Operations Team. We use this call to learn more about you, what you bring to the team, and answer your questions about life at Pivot.

You will meet with 3 members of our team in a panel-style interview to discuss the position more in depth.

For our final stage, we will ask you to provide contact info for 2-3 professional references.

A woman-majority owned firm, Pivot is committed to electing Democrats up and down the ballot. We are an energetic team of experts specializing in voter communications through direct mail, advanced targeting, and provide strategic guidance to Democratic causes, organizations, and campaigns across the country. And we’ve created a workplace that lets us live out our deepest values. Thank you for wanting to join us.

We are proud to work with organizations, including Planned Parenthood, ACLU, Democratic Governors Association, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Emily’s List, AFL-CIO, as well as Democratic candidates throughout the US.

Want to learn more? Find us on social media or visit our website: www.thepivot.com.

Pivot is committed to building a team of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Women, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, gender non-conforming people, and people from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pivot follows all Equal Employment Opportunity Policies and employs personnel without regard to: race, ethnic or religious background, descent or nationality, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, height, weight, or military service. This policy applies to employment, internships, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with vendors, use of contractors and consultants and in dealing with the general public.

If you require an accommodation to complete any part of our hiring process, please contact us at 202-524-0048 or jobs@thepivot.com.

What you bring to the team:

• Proven experience managing deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Experience with a programing language, such as C++, Python, R, SQL, SPSS or Stata.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Flexible and can quickly adapt to fit team needs.
• Experience with political data or other data which are imperfect and require cleaning and management.
• Commitment to racial equity, social justice, and democratic causes.
• Proficiency in Excel with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed. 60 hour+ weeks can be expected during busy periods.

Special consideration will be given to candidates who also demonstrate:

• Previous project management experience.
• Availability to work east coast hours.
• Political experience is a plus, but not a requirement for this position.

We understand that no applicant will meet 100% of the above qualifications. If you are interested in the role and believe you have the right skill set, we want to hear from you.

Applicants located in or able to work from a state where Pivot is registered as an employer are preferred. Eligible states include AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MT, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI.