Democratic National Committee
Deputy Director of Party Affairs
Democratic National Committee, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection facilitates the Party’s presidential nominating process, including supervising the process for selecting delegates to the 2028 National Convention, coordinating the work of the National Convention standing committees on Credentials, Platform, and Rules, and managing other institutional affairs of the Democratic Party, including staffing the four standing committees of the DNC and maintaining the Party’s Charter and Bylaws. This position supports the Director in managing the Office and independently oversees tasks and projects.
Year-round responsibilities
Coordinating National Convention standing committees and related operations
Assisting staff of the four standing committees of the DNC, including scripts, reports, talking points, and materials
Overseeing the logistics and management of the Leadership Department
Serving as an in-house resource on the Party’s Charter and Bylaws as well as bylaws of the DNC’s Caucuses and Councils, including audits and updates
Planning, scheduling, and executing preparation meetings with the Co-Chairs of each Standing Committee
Coordinating with other departments and staff within the DNC
Travel as needed
Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission
Responsibilities during a presidential election cycle
Coordinating the review of state Delegate Selection Plans and assisting State Parties with the writing and implementation of their Delegate Selection Plan
Preparing, producing and distributing information, documentation, and procedural analysis of the Delegate Selection Process for the Rules and Bylaws Committee, State Parties, presidential campaigns and the general public
Conducting informative trainings on the Delegate Selection Process to internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Proven success in managing projects and individuals
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
A work ethic that is detail-oriented and self-motivated
Interest in and understanding of Democratic Party rules and procedures
Aptitude for analyzing information and drawing conclusions
Experience with public speaking and parliamentary procedure is a plus
Experience in corporate governance preferred, but not required
Knowledge about the Democratic Party, State Party operations, the delegate selection process, and general Democratic Party history is preferred
Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office-based programs; experience with FileMaker or other database programs is useful
Additional information This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends and some travel during some parts of the year. The starting salary for the position is $112,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including: generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave; health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee; supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase; up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan; pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is committed to diversity among its staff and is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).
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Year-round responsibilities
Coordinating National Convention standing committees and related operations
Assisting staff of the four standing committees of the DNC, including scripts, reports, talking points, and materials
Overseeing the logistics and management of the Leadership Department
Serving as an in-house resource on the Party’s Charter and Bylaws as well as bylaws of the DNC’s Caucuses and Councils, including audits and updates
Planning, scheduling, and executing preparation meetings with the Co-Chairs of each Standing Committee
Coordinating with other departments and staff within the DNC
Travel as needed
Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission
Responsibilities during a presidential election cycle
Coordinating the review of state Delegate Selection Plans and assisting State Parties with the writing and implementation of their Delegate Selection Plan
Preparing, producing and distributing information, documentation, and procedural analysis of the Delegate Selection Process for the Rules and Bylaws Committee, State Parties, presidential campaigns and the general public
Conducting informative trainings on the Delegate Selection Process to internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Proven success in managing projects and individuals
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
A work ethic that is detail-oriented and self-motivated
Interest in and understanding of Democratic Party rules and procedures
Aptitude for analyzing information and drawing conclusions
Experience with public speaking and parliamentary procedure is a plus
Experience in corporate governance preferred, but not required
Knowledge about the Democratic Party, State Party operations, the delegate selection process, and general Democratic Party history is preferred
Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office-based programs; experience with FileMaker or other database programs is useful
Additional information This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends and some travel during some parts of the year. The starting salary for the position is $112,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including: generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave; health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee; supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase; up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan; pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is committed to diversity among its staff and is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).
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