Incumbent Protection Manager

Description:

Reports to: Incumbent Protection Director

Department: Stakeholder Engagement

Work Location: Washington, DC

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Position Summary:

The Incumbent Protection Manager is responsible for working with Democratic Incumbent Members of Congress and candidates in key races to support DCCC’s mission to take back the house.

This role will work with chiefs of staff, partner and ally groups, and campaign teams to ensure Incumbent Members of Congress and candidates are prepared to win their respective races.

The ideal candidate will be self-starting, strategic, have strong political and campaign finance acumen, and be passionate about Democratic campaigns. This is not a traditional 9-5 role. Evening and weekend work will be expected from time to time.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work with Incumbent Protection Director to determine and support fundraising priorities and set quarterly fundraising and cash-on-hand goals for key campaigns, and help build and expand finance programs for Members of Congress and candidates;
• Work directly with Members of Congress, candidates, chiefs of staff, partner and allied groups, campaign managers, finance directors and consulting teams to build strong finance operations that meet campaign objectives and secure support as needed for campaigns;
• Strategize with campaigns on cultivating relationships with PACs, Members of Congress, national donors, labor groups, and other special interest groups;
• Collect and report weekly campaign fundraising numbers, cash-on-hand and other financial metrics;
• Help build and expand finance programs for Members of Congress and candidates;
• Track relevant updates for key campaigns;
• Support political priorities of Incumbent Protection program and support Incumbent Protection Director and Stakeholder Department as needed

Requirements:

• Commitment to the election of Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
• Prior experience working with Members of Congress and campaigns preferred.
• At least 2 cycles of political fundraising experience at the State Legislative level or higher
• High level of proficiency in NGP / VAN and proficiency with G-Suite preferred
• At least 1 cycle of experience working with campaign stakeholder groups
• Ability to build relationships and trust quickly
• 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
• 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.
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels

Why You Should Work Here:

• We recognize and reward hard work
• A high-quality benefit package for all eligible employees that includes:
• More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance where 100% of the monthly premium is paid for by DCCC for employees, families, and dependents/partners.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life insurance provided to all DCCC employees, paid for fully by DCCC.
• Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
• Monthly mobile phone stipend
• Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC region only)
• Gym Access (for employees located in the DC region only)
• Opportunity to contribute at a growing, dynamic national political committee working to sustain the Democratic congressional majority to advocate on issues America care about most.
• Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns.
• Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation.
• Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues.
• Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC.
• Equity and inclusion are actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels regarding hiring, contracting, and political strategy
• Professional Development programming dedicated to personal and professional growth beyond the 2024 election cycle)

About the DCCC:

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. In addition, the DCCC’s Independent Expenditure supports these campaigns with television, radio, digital, and other voter contact efforts. 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 protecting the House majority.

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, genetic information, 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

DCCC’s equal opportunity policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of DCCC, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a DCCC employee, as well as opportunities for vendors to contract with DCCC. DCCC is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up our country and the Democratic Party. Working towards the goal of a diverse DCCC, our policy extends to both staff and vendors.

Diversity Mission Statement:

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC 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 diversity at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, and contractors.