Coordinated Campaign Training Director

ABOUT OHIO

State Parties are responsible for building infrastructure necessary for successful candidate campaigns up and down the ballot. Over the last few years, Ohio Democrats built a year-round organizing model driven by local community activists and volunteers. Ohio Dems are testing new technology and programs to build a modern, data-driven and nimble force to elect Democrats statewide now and in the future.

In 2026, every statewide office will be on the ballot – including the governor’s race and a special election to elect a U.S. Senator in the seat currently occupied by appointed Senator Jon Husted. With 3 DCCC Frontline Races to protect and 3 additional seats targeted by the DCCC, the path to a Democratic majority in the U.S. House and Senate will once again run through Ohio in 2026.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Ohio Democratic Party’s Organizing department is seeking a skilled training and resource management professional. The Coordinated Campaign Training Director will manage and develop tools and processes to support the 2026 Coordinated Campaign in a battleground state. They will work with stakeholders, partners, and campaigns to create, oversee, and support a training program for statewide operations. Responsibilities will generally include:

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Work with the Organizing Director to develop and execute a comprehensive training program for mid- and entry-level staff, as well as volunteers, on required hard and soft skills
• Collaborate with Organizing Deputies to address the on-the-ground training gaps of staff and volunteers
• Create and maintain clear organizational systems for tracking information, daily communications, and deliverables across Organizing verticals
• Assist in the coaching and development of staff on an as-needed basis, supplementing Organizing leadership management when required
• Lead regular statewide trainings both in person and virtually, including weekly webinars, staff onboardings, and retreats
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to synthesize complex information and concepts into digestible training materials for staff of various backgrounds and experience levels
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Understanding of Organizing programmatic goals, strategic imperatives, and ability to coach on the skills required of Field Organizers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced campaign environment, that may require long, irregular hours, including some nights and weekends

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Calm under pressure, and possesses the flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a changing campaign environment
• Collaborative and excited to learn from/with peers who come from a diversity of backgrounds
• An empathetic and results-oriented coach who values professional and personal development of staff
• Strong understanding of communicating effectively to individuals with various learning styles simultaneously
• Experience in Field Organizing on Coordinated or Statewide Campaigns a plus
• Fully invested in the success of Ohio Democrats.

How to Apply:

The Training Director will be paid a salary of $7,000 per month and full benefits including PTO as needed, health, dental, and voluntary vision insurance. The hourly expectation will fluctuate depending on the campaign cycle, but will be a minimum of 40 hours per week. Housing will not be provided. Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio Democrats recognize our success requires a diverse mix of talented people. We are focused on building a staff that is diverse in race, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Candidates of color, women, LGBTQI, and more are encouraged to apply.