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Distributed Texting Manager

DCCC · Washington, DC, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Reports To: National Distributed Director

Department: Organizing

Work Location: In-Office (DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority.

Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle.

Position Summary
The DCCC is hiring a Distributed Texting Manager for the 2026 election cycle. This person will design, implement, and oversee the DCCC’s national distributed texting program, working closely with the National Distributed Director and other members of the Organizing Leadership Team. Ideal candidates for this position will be strong and creative managers of people and programs who are excited about doing something that hasn’t been done.

Responsibilities

Develop strong relationships with other departments as well as external partners; build internal and external systems and structures to support the organizing team

Implement the distributed P2P texting strategy, working in conjunction with the National Distributed Director and National Organizing Teams to set and define goals, and design, implement, execute the committee's P2P national texting program to key Congressional districts

Manage the P2P SMS calendar, ensuring campaigns are built and sent with every conversation closed, iterating approaches to messaging and training to adapt to emerging needs

Design and execute texting experiments to improve the impact of the texting program

Develop and implement the texting volunteer journey; define the process and pipeline by which volunteers join the program to begin texting and taking on volunteer leadership roles within the campaign's texting team

Manage the Distributed Texting Coordinator to build processes and structures to recruit, train, and manage teams of volunteer leaders to ensure volunteer texters have high quality conversations with both supporters and potential supporters

Other responsibilities as necessary to ensure the success of the Organizing team

Requirements

2+ cycles (4+ years) of organizing experience (electoral, issue orgs, labor, etc) and 1-2 cycles (2-4 years) of staff management experience preferred

Comfortable with predictive dialer technology, peer-to-peer texting tools, and relational organizing tools

Ability to speak and write in Spanish is a plus

Experience building and managing a distributed volunteer program on a statewide race is strongly preferred

Experience building a volunteer training program curriculum virtually and using digital tools to manage a volunteer network

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability

Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways – and build an inclusive workplace culture committed to diversity, equity and inclusion

Draw strengths from team members, empower them to maximize talents, contribute where needed, mentor and guide colleagues with regular feedback and recognition, and clearly lay out vision and expectations

Proactively foster an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Strong ability to build relationships and foster a positive team culture

Goal-oriented and self-disciplined; able to meet tight deadlines and multitask

Ability to adapt to a fast paced, changing work environment

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCCMore than 25 days of paid time off (includes federal holidays, vacation, and sick days)

Paid parental leave

Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC

Pet Insurance Discount

Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution

Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC

Monthly mobile phone stipend

Monthly metro benefits for employees located in the DC metro area only

Gym Access for employees located in the DC metro area only

Capital Bikeshare Discount for employees located in the DC metro area only

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Resource Groups

Diversity Mission Statement
The diversity mission of DCCC is to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy
DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

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