ABOUT OHIO
State Parties are responsible for building infrastructure necessary for successful candidate campaigns up and down the ballot. Over the last few years, Ohio Democrats built a year-round organizing model driven by local community activists and volunteers. Ohio Dems are testing new technology and programs to build a modern, data-driven and nimble force to elect Democrats statewide now and in the future. In 2026, every statewide office will be on the ballot - including the governor’s race and a special election to elect a U.S. Senator in the seat currently occupied by appointed Senator Jon Husted. With 3 DCCC Frontline Races to protect and 3 additional seats targeted by the DCCC, the path to a Democratic majority in the U.S. House and Senate will once again run through Ohio in 2026.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Ohio Democratic Party's Organizing department is seeking a skilled training and resource management professional. The Coordinated Campaign Training Director will manage and develop tools and processes to support the 2026 Coordinated Campaign in a battleground state. They will work with stakeholders, partners, and campaigns to create, oversee, and support a training program for statewide operations. Responsibilities will generally include:
ROLE OVERVIEW:
● Work with the Organizing Director to develop and execute a comprehensive training program for mid- and entry-level staff, as well as volunteers, on required hard and soft skills
● Collaborate with Organizing Deputies to address the on-the-ground training gaps of staff and volunteers
● Create and maintain clear organizational systems for tracking information, daily communications, and deliverables across Organizing verticals
● Assist in the coaching and development of staff on an as-needed basis, supplementing Organizing leadership management when required
● Lead regular statewide trainings both in person and virtually, including weekly webinars, staff onboardings, and retreats ● Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Ability to synthesize complex information and concepts into digestible training materials for staff of various backgrounds and experience levels
● Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
● Understanding of Organizing programmatic goals, strategic imperatives, and ability to coach on the skills required of Field Organizers
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Willingness to work in a fast-paced campaign environment, that may require long, irregular hours, including some nights and weekends
PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:
● Calm under pressure, and possesses the flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a changing campaign environment
● Collaborative and excited to learn from/with peers who come from a diversity of backgrounds
● An empathetic and results-oriented coach who values professional and personal development of staff
● Strong understanding of communicating effectively to individuals with various learning styles simultaneously
● Experience in Field Organizing on Coordinated or Statewide Campaigns a plus
Fully invested in the success of Ohio Democrats.