State Coordinated Director Talent Bank

Position Summary

The Democratic National Committee is committed to ensuring that we have the best talent ready to launch and lead Coordinated Campaigns in our key 2026 battleground states. The DNC is assisting state parties by collecting resumes and applications for key roles to help elect Democrats up and down the ticket.

The State Coordinated Campaign Director will manage coordinated campaigns in a targeted state (where they will be based) during the 2026 election cycle. Candidates should have a background in strategic planning, program development and evaluation, staff management and experience on coordinated campaigns.

By submitting your resume and information, you agree that we may share it with Democratic organizations and state parties. These roles are with individual state parties, who will be responsible for all hiring decisions, salary, and specific job duties.

In This Position You Can Expect To

• Work with in-state and national stakeholders to develop a statewide coordinated campaign plan for the 2026 election cycle.
• Hire, train, and manage senior department leaders on the coordinated campaign.
• Develop and manage a statewide coordinated campaign budget.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, state party staff, and national campaign committees.
• Work with DNC Political staff to develop plans and accountability structures, including regular progress reports.
  
  

What we will look for:

• 4 years of campaign experience, with at least 2 cycles of management experience on statewide coordinated campaigns.
• Must have familiarity with a variety of campaign components including organizing/mobilization, budgeting, political, data, etc.
• Must have a strong background in program management and holding staff accountable to goals.
• Must be capable of managing multiple deadlines and responsibilities.
• Must have the ability to support the needs of multiple stakeholders while driving program goals.
• Must have strong attention to detail, be responsive, and timely.
• Must be organized and able to multitask.
• Must have familiarity with Google Suite, NGP, VAN, Zoom, and other direct voter contact tools.
• Must possess excellent oral/written communication skills, and public speaking skills.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be a team player.
  
  

What we would be excited to see:

• A working knowledge of the structure of state parties and political committees.
• Outgoing, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• The ability to think outside the box and be solutions oriented
  
  

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).”