Virtual Campaign Organizer Bootcamp: Launch Your 2026 Path

When We Count Virtual Organizer Training Bootcamp

Overview

The When We Count Organizer Bootcamp is a two-day virtual training program designed for graduating college seniors and aspiring young professionals (ages 18–29) who want to jumpstart a career in political organizing and are seeking full-time employment between now and November 2026. The bootcamp equips you with the hard skills, knowledge, and a campaign network you need to get hired on a Democratic campaign in 2026. Upon completion, the DNC will directly share your resume with battleground campaigns staffing up for critical roles in the midterms.
Dates

The second virtual bootcamp will take place Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EST).
Priority application deadline: Friday, July 24.
Who We Are Looking For

Passionate young Democrats curious about working on a campaign in 2026. No prior political experience is required — just a willingness to learn and a fierce commitment to electing Democrats.
Qualifications

Young Democrats between the ages of 18–29
Must be seeking full-time or part-time employment between now and November 2026
Open to applicants in any US state. (Note: A willingness to relocate to battleground districts for employment is highly preferred, though not strictly required).
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to talk to people from all walks of life
Campaign work requires you to be adaptable, self-motivated, and ready for a fast-paced environment
What You Will Learn

Campaign structure and timelines – what does each department do on a campaign, and how does that help the campaign win?
Campaign strategy – what tactics do campaigns use to reach, register, persuade, and mobilize diverse groups of voters?
Messaging strategy – how can campaigns have high quality, persuasive conversations with voters?
Coalitions strategy – how should campaigns adapt their organizing strategy to reach diverse groups of voters?
Personal Story training – how can you leverage your personal story as a persuasion tool?
Data & digital tools – what platforms and tools do campaigns use to track voter outreach? How can campaigns leverage social media and digital tools to amplify their message?
Volunteer recruitment – how can a campaign scale their impact and outreach through volunteer recruitment and training?
Networking – meet senior level political operatives, battleground campaign leadership, elected officials, and other aspiring political staffers from across the country.
Resume reviews, interview prep, and direct introductions to hiring managers on 2026 campaigns nationwide.
Learn directly from veteran senior organizers and campaign managers who have led successful local, state and national races.
Connect with a cohort of peers from across the country who share your passion for civic engagement.
Equal Opportunity

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and 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 any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

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