Deputy Director of Direct Marketing

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Reports to: Director of Direct Marketing

Department: Direct Marketing

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Position Summary: We are seeking a creative, talented, and self-motivated individual interested in advancing the DCCC’s mission and helping to maximize its capacity to fundraise through direct mail and telemarketing communications for the 2024 cycle. This individual will oversee the day-to-day operations of the direct marketing schedule and production as well as expense management. The ideal candidate will have direct response marketing experience and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervises Direct Marketing Coordinator and helps to supervise Direct Marketing interns.
• Manages day-to-day direct marketing production.
• Helps manage extensive network of vendor partners for daily direct marketing operations.
• Approves and tracks all Direct Marketing expenses.
• Reviews and edits all fundraising deliverables at each step of the production timeline.
• Directs the internal and external vetting of all fundraising pieces.
• Monitors telemarketing campaigns through weekly monitoring sessions and check-ins.
• Maintains the approval process for all contracts with external vendors and list agreements.
• Participates in DM strategy discussions.
• Keeps record of all fundraising pieces, moving deliverables, and important communications.
• Works with targeted campaigns to support staff on direct mail strategy.
• Performs other duties as needed.
• Draws from team members’ strengths, empowering them to maximize their talents; contributes where needed to achieve and exceed goals; mentors and guides colleagues with regular feedback and recognition; clearly lays out vision and expectations to the team.
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Commitment to the election of Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives;
• At least three years of direct response marketing experience in a political, agency or non-profit setting;
• Previous experience in political campaigns or political organization groups, such as PACs/c4s or nonprofit (preferred);
• Superior time management, planning, troubleshooting, and communications skills;
• Must be detail-oriented, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, and work both independently and with other partners in accomplishing goals;
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
• 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 with a high-quality benefits package that includes:
• More than 25 days of paid time off, including holidays, time off around 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 to a growing, dynamic national political committee working to sustain the Democratic congressional majority to advocate on issues America cares 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.

Salary Description

76,320.00 a year