National Political Director

National Political Director

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in political organizing and Democratic electoral campaigns
• Proven track record managing successful statewide or national political programs
• Deep understanding of state party operations and electoral systems
• Strong relationships with diverse political stakeholders and constituency groups
• Excellence in coalition building and stakeholder management
• Experience managing a large and diverse team and developing complex budgets

Responsibilities

• Implement comprehensive political strategies to support Democratic victories at all levels
• Support daily activities in conjunction with DNC Leadership, the DNC War Room and Political and Organizing Efforts
• Direct the DNC’s political department and engage in program development
• Coordinate with the Association of State Democratic Committees and state parties to strengthen local infrastructure and capacity within the Coordinated Campaign framework
• Develop and maintain relationships with key constituency groups, elected leaders and progressive organizations
• Inform resource allocation decisions for political programs and state investments
• Oversee execution of coordinated campaigns in the states and collaborate with leadership and cross-departmentally to develop or support the development of a national coordinated campaign including communication and table with coalition groups and allied partners
• Work with the DNC Voter Protection team on voter protection and civic engagement efforts
• Work cross-departmentally with DNC Leadership, Tech, Organizing and Office of Strategic Innovation teams to inform political data analysis and targeting efforts
• Build, maintain and expand relationships with diverse constituencies, allied partners, elected officials and sister committee organizations in service of the DNC’s priorities and shared goals
• Work across committee with our sister committee partners up and down the ballot.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coordinated campaign leadership experience
• Deep understanding of electoral strategies, voter outreach, and coalition-building
• Experience working on coordinated campaigns and uniting diverse coalitions to drive electoral success
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced campaign environment
• Experience managing diverse teams and coordinating large-scale political efforts
• Experience working with state parties is preferred
• Proficiency in data analysis and voter targeting tools (e.g., VAN, NGP, or similar platforms) is a plus.
• Must be a self starter and thrive on drafting and operationalizing a plan
• Willingness to travel frequently and work non-traditional hours as needed