Campaign Services Associate

The Democratic Governors Association (DGA), the campaign committee responsible for electing and supporting Democratic Governors, is seeking a Campaign Services Associate for the 2025-2026 cycle. This individual will report directly to the Candidate Services Director and Digital Campaign Services Director and be heavily involved in the work of electing Democratic Governors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is extremely organized and wants to learn the ins and outs of campaigns and political committees. The salary for this position is $70,000 annually before benefits and applicable withholdings. We expect many well-qualified candidates to apply to this position, however, this application will remain open until the position is filled. Please provide your resume and a thoughtful, one-page cover letter describing why you think you are the best person to fill this open position at the DGA.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Campaign Services department with scheduling for individual team members and the Political Team at large;
• Help the Candidate Services and Digital Campaign Services teams manage tracking for internal purposes and campaign teams, including but not limited to digital spending, ads, and targeting; external partnerships; and campaign finance reports;
• Prepare materials and briefings for governors’ teams for DGA political events, campaign events and appearances, and other materials as needed; 
• Manage and maintain internal resume banks and communications with interested staff candidates;
• Coordinate campaign utilization of DGA office spaces including managing scheduling and reservations, and create and manage an internal process to ensure we are maximizing teams' time in office;
• Work with the DGA team to coordinate candidate attendance to conferences and other DGA events.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least one cycle, or equivalent experience on political campaigns, political consulting firms, with elected officials, campaign committees, or progressive organizations strongly preferred;
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple tasks;
• Ability to work efficiently and autonomously, and be responsive;
• Must be comfortable with long, irregular hours during peak seasons.

Attributes

• Passion and commitment to Democratic candidates and causes;
• Extremely well-organized and detail oriented while moving in a fast-paced environment;
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, creative, and proactive;
• Eager to learn and interested in putting that knowledge to use for future campaigns.

Diversity PracticesThe DGA is committed to ensuring equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. The DGA strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. ClosingThe DGA offices and this role are based in downtown Washington, DC. If you’re selected for this role, you’ll be required to work in office 1-2 days a week. The position comes with 100% employer-paid health care (including dental and vision) for employee + spouse/partner + dependents, up to 4% 401(k) matching program, employer paid phone bill and other employee benefits.