Washington, DC
Deputy Candidate Services Director
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), the campaign committee dedicated to protecting and expanding the Democratic Senate majority, is hiring a Deputy Candidate Services Director for the 2026 election cycle.
The Deputy Candidate Services Director will serve on the Campaign Services Team, working under the Candidate Services Director and in close partnership with the Senior Campaign Advisors and Head of Campaigns. The Deputy Candidate Services Director will report to the Candidate Services Director, the member of the DS team responsible for desking and overseeing the finance operations on the campaigns. This is a finance based position.
This is a critical role within the department that requires the routine exercise of discretion and independent judgment on significant issues and requires prior campaign experience including statewide campaign experience.
This position is based in Washington, DC. This position is expected to regularly come into the DSCC office and will require extensive travel.
Please submit a resume and list of references if you’d like to apply.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as finance liaison with Senate campaign finance operations, and support the work of the DSCC’s Candidate Services Director, who is the lead finance liaison to U.S. Senate candidates and their campaigns. This can include:
Working with the Candidate Services Director to provide administrative and advisement support to campaign teams.
Under the direction of the Candidate Services Director, building relationships with campaign finance directors and stakeholders.
Working with the Candidate Services Director to monitor and distill fundraising information about the U.S. Senate races into pertinent recommendations and updates.
Build organizational and administrative processes to maintain campaign data.
Handle additional special projections and responsibilities, including planning and executing trainings and retreats.
Assist on a portfolio of states and races.
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 3 cycles of on-the-ground campaign finance experience at any level, including at least one cycle of Senate finance campaign work
At least one cycle of experience managing team members
Exposure to and understanding of Senate finance plans, especially the relationship between finance plans and cash flow
Experience with principal/candidate management in a fundraising capacity
Deep understanding of the finance mechanics of campaigns: staffing, in state events programs, national fundraising events, call time programs, donor research and prospecting, direct mail fundraising, cashflow management, compliance, and familiarity working with digital directors/teams.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Commitment to a collaborative work environment dedicated first and foremost to the mission of the DSCC.
Strong political judgment and knowledge of campaigns.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively at the direction of senior team members, as well as the ability to work independently and exercise their own discretion -- and the demonstrated ability to judge when either is necessary and appropriate.
Ability to problem-solve, think creatively, and be flexible.
Ability to work with many different types of people, both within and outside of the DSCC.
Willingness to work long, irregular hours as necessary.
Willingness to travel as necessary.
The annual salary for this position is $120,000.
Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision benefits with premiums fully paid by DSCC offered to all employees
Life insurance and AD&D insurance fully paid for by the DSCC
Short term and long-term disability fully paid for by the DSCC
FSA medical plan offered
More than 10 days of paid time off (includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
Paid parental leave
401k plan with up to 4% employer match
Monthly transportation benefits paid by DSCC
Equal Opportunity Policy
The DSCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, physical and or mental disability, race, age, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, religion, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the DSCC, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a DSCC employee. The DSCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.