Battleground and Candidate Fundraising Coordinator

Title: Battleground & Candidate Fundraising Coordinator

Location: Washington United States

Job Description:

Reports To: Deputy National Directors

Department: Candidate Fundraising

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time

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 Battleground and Candidate Fundraising Coordinator will focus on one of the department's team verticals: Battleground Fundraising, Candidate Fundraising, and Digital Candidate Fundraising. While Coordinators will focus on a specific vertical, they will be trained in best practices for all three teams, and can expect to contribute to the work of each vertical throughout the cycle as they have capacity and needs arise.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Battleground Fundraising team in the day-to-day fundraising operations on behalf of Frontline Incumbent Members of Congress as well as Red to Blue challenger and open-seat candidates. Including but not limited to:

• Drafting event invitations

• Processing, tracking, and uploading donations and in-kind contributions

• Supporting staff at Battleground events

• Drafting memos, floorcards, and call sheets

• Assisting Candidate Fundraising team with their work supporting the finance teams of Frontline Members, as well as candidates in targeted Districts in Play. Including but not limited to:

• Preparing materials for call time

• Staffing call-time virtually and in-person

• Donor and contribution research projects

• Tracking campaign fundraising metrics

• Help support DC and national travel plans

• Assisting Digital Candidate Fundraising team with their work supporting and advising on digital fundraising best practices. Including but not limited to:

• Drafting digital fundraising copy

• Producing, checklisting, and scheduling email and SMS messages

• Stewarding copy through the approval process

• Tracking and updating digital fundraising claims

• Working with the digital team to lead fundraising calls with campaigns

• Providing key administrative and organizational support to the Battleground and Candidate Fundraising department.

• Other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the Battleground & Candidate Fundraising team.

Requirements

• One cycle of finance and/or digital experience on a campaign is highly preferred;
• Superior time management, attention to detail, and multi-tasking abilities;
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• One previous cycle of political experience required;
• Previous administrative experience is preferred;
• NGP experience is preferred;
• Flexible hours frequently required for this position;
• 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;
• 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.

Salary Description

60,000.00