Job details

National Training Director

Get a free resume review

The DNC is hiring a National Training Director. The National Training Director is responsible for scaffolding and supporting the success of national and state programs, from training for staff, organizers, and volunteers to onboarding, leadership retreats, skills development, in-person workshops, coordinated campaign staff training and deep dives. The Director will collaborate with HQ and state teams to support early programs in states, especially for skills development up and down the organizing team and staff management across departments. At their core, the National Training Director thrives off growing leadership and capacity in new and rapidly growing programs in person and virtually, can facilitate conversations on organizing program health, and drive training to coach towards performance across disciplines.

Responsibilities

Deliver large-scale, inspiring, engaging, high quality ,training workshops in-person and virtually for staff, coordinated campaigns, volunteers, organizers, etc.
Develop content for a first-of-its-kind coordinated campaign training program.
Create workshops and guidance for volunteers and staff on innovative volunteer and voter engagement tactics.
Work across sister committees and allied organizations to bring a sense of holistic alignment to the democratic training ecosystem.
Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC’s mission

You'll be a good fit for this role if:

You have 4+ years of experience in effectively managing a high-performing and diverse team across multiple layers - specifically building trust; setting and communicating ambitious goals; holding yourself and others accountable to goals; and coaching towards results to improve and develop staff.
You have direct experience working with or on a campaign.
You can observe a workplace to identify key drivers of culture and performance, and can coach and influence staff to improve and excel.
You can lead high-impact, inspiring trainings with a focus on high-quality instruction, clear norms and expectations setting, and excellent adult learning.
You leverage data to indicate where coaching and support may be needed and drive towards metrics to increase volunteer and staff capacity
You love building new systems, materials, and management for innovative organizing programs
You believe staff, grasstops and grassroots activists, and volunteers are leaders, and that continuous learning and increased leadership is the key to unlocking voter and volunteer potential
You understand that coaching and development is the core of building excellent staff, volunteers and ultimately, the best voter outreach
You are comfortable training senior staff, organizers, and volunteers, and differentiating learning, delivery, and content across all three
Learning is in your bones – you are a lifelong learner and want to continuously grow.
You are a self starter.
Spanish fluency is preferred, but not required.

$120,000 - $120,000 a year

The starting salary for this role is $120,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends and includes a significant amount of travel - 50%

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.

Benefits:

- The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:

- Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave

- Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee

- Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase

- Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan

- Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents

Average salary estimate

$120000 / YEARLY (est.)

min

max

$120000K

If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.

What You Should Know About National Training Director, The Democratic Party

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is excited to announce an opening for a National Training Director in Washington, DC! In this role, you will be at the forefront of empowering and elevating our national and state programs by delivering essential training through inspiring workshops, both in-person and virtually. You'll support staff, organizers, and volunteers from onboarding to advanced leadership training, ensuring everyone has the skills and knowledge to excel. You'll have the chance to collaborate closely with HQ and state teams to launch pioneering training initiatives, particularly focusing on skills development across organizing teams. If you thrive on enhancing leadership and capacity in dynamic environments, this role is for you! You will design and execute a first-of-its-kind coordinated campaign training program and engage with volunteers and staff on innovative engagement tactics to galvanize support. With a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of continuous improvement, you will lead impactful training sessions, providing guidance rooted in high-quality teaching methodologies. Your expertise is crucial to creating alignment within our training ecosystem, and you will be expected to leverage data insights to drive performance and coaching. This is not just a job; it's a chance to shape the future of Democratic engagement and voter outreach. If you are a self-starter with a passion for learning, team-building, and inspiring others, we want to hear from you! Joining us means being part of a diverse and inclusive environment dedicated to making a difference. The salary for this full-time role is set at $120,000 annually, along with an excellent benefits package including paid leave, health insurance, and 401(k) matching.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for National Training Director Role at The Democratic Party

What are the responsibilities of the National Training Director at the DNC?

The National Training Director at the DNC is responsible for creating and delivering impactful training workshops tailored for staff, volunteers, and organizers. This includes developing a unique coordinated campaign training program and supporting skills development across various departments. The Director will work closely with HQ and state teams to ensure alignment and effectiveness in all training initiatives.