Entry Level Democratic Campaign Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

Reports To:  Campaigns Data Director

Department: Administration

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 DCCC is hiring multiple Regional Data Associates for the 2026 election cycle. The Regional Data Associates will work with the Campaigns Data Director as well as the Organizing, Voter Protection, and Analytics teams to manage the flow of data between various data systems, voter files, voter contact tools, and vendors to help the DCCC's organizing program. The Regional Data Associates will also serve as a help desk for congressional campaigns as they execute organizing programs, providing both training and general assistance to organizers and other campaign staff as they execute programs. The Regional Data Associate is an entry-level position that will serve a vital role in ensuring that organizing, voter protection, and data programs run efficiently in support of the DCCC's mission to win the House majority.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Requirements

• Managing day-to-day voter file administration and front-end voter file operations for multiple campaigns, including:
  • Managing user profiles
  • Upholding and maintaining data standards and systems
  • Auditing data
  • Setting up report formats and scripts
  • Troubleshooting data errors
• Provide technical assistance and training to voter file end users, including trouble-shooting problems with vendors, organizing staff, technical staff and external stakeholders (state parties)
• Migrating data between various data systems, voter contact tools, and vendors, including bulk uploading and exporting of data
• Working directly with DCCC regional analytics, voter protection, and organizing staff to ensure campaigns are targeting the correct voters and that the program is running correctly
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Although one cycle (2 years) of campaign experience is preferred, candidates wishing to learn campaign data who display an aptitude for data and Democratic campaigns are encouraged to apply
• Prior experience with web-based voter file platforms such as VAN, Catalist, or PDI strongly preferred
• Familiarity with campaign organizing activities such as canvassing, phone banking, text banking or volunteer recruitment is required
• Advanced proficiency with Google Sheets is required
• Familiarity with SQL, R, or Python is required
• Interest in learning other programming languages like Python and deepening technical skills
• A demonstrable ability to train a wide audience on technical procedures in a clear, step-wise manner
• 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.