deputy director

finance associate

intern

director

director of finance

Democratic National Committee

To be brief, HR doesn't care about manager's mismanagement, micromanagement, or ineffective  leadership. "Because it's a campaign," these things are a "fact of life." Further, it goes to show that the DNC is part of the problem in American dysfunction by their focus on attacking politicians instead of promoting positive values and policy. Many of the people are good co-workers, and so are many of the managers in the DNC at large, but for this position, I would caution against it. Fortunately, many expect insane hours and zero work-life balance in the campaign world. For those, I would say you'll be right at home.  The benefits and pay are exceptional. The pay is above median and the healthcare is beyond top-notch. 401(k) match is nice after 90 days. I cannot stress enough the lack of respect for personal time in this position. It is not for a family person or someone mid-career. The management hasn't a clue how to effectively lead a team atmosphere or encourage productivity without micromanagement. What can you really expect from volunteers-gone-professionals? They have no training in management, no training in business, and no training in anything outside of mud-slinging, of which their communications are based in rhetoric and not the formidable strategic communications known to scientific methods of persuasion. Set the bar low and you'll love it here if you're looking for good benefits and a very temporary position. This department was a hive of rumors and demagoguery. Do not expect the most mature dialogue and an inkling of professionalism, you won't find it in this nitpicked environment.

The nature of the work is trying to win a political campaign in support of our candidate.  As such, we are all a team with a common goal.  
A typical day is showing up at the scheduled time, gathering your precinct maps and distribution materials for that day.  Then you drive out to the precinct with a buddy.
The best part is the buddy relationship, sharing your thoughts and your belief in helping the country by supporting a candidate who fights for the values of the Democratic party: justice for all races and support of the middle class.
The hardest part of the job is the physical strain of long hikes up hills and/or lack of parking in rural areas where your car and the neighborhood are separated by steep hills, for example.
In the campaigns I worked, the management was good with several levels of organizational details had to be kept straight.

My primary accomplishments included: 
- Built infrastructure for a team of 8 in the DNC Hispanic Media Center, including creating regional teams for battleground and base states, highlighting and booking local and national surrogates, and coordinating Spanish language and mainstream media (print, TV, radio).
- Customized and edited talking points and Op-eds, and assisted with the implementation of national Hispanic digital media strategy. 
- Supported OFA National Hispanic Press Director at Democratic National Committee Convention with creating the groundwork for Spanish language media outreach and staffing high level surrogates for live interviews. 

The most enjoyable part of the job was being on the forefront of national Hispanic media coverage for the national, state, and local levels. These efforts contributed to the historic Hispanic voter turnout to help President Obama win his re-election.

working for the party draws you in but then you realized they are no different than the republican party it changes your commitment. people are selectively chosen to work on campaigns, more popularity than opportunity. they have young [people in the various committees, young democrats, college democrats etc that have no work experience so there are lots of unprofessional behaviors occurring which require the DNC's involvement even though they are not employed by the party, working on the committees are voluntary. line is crossed legally by supporting these types of employee relations issues.

I would show up at the meeting location before my shift. We would then get our lists from out management and we would start our work. I learned how to approach people who did not like to be approached and how to identify and communicate with people who have different views from my own. The management was very friendly. The hardest part of the job was getting people to answer the door and take the time of day to interact with you. The most enjoyable part was seeing the passion in people when you did get someone who enjoys politics.

Having never worked in politics at the national level during a Presidential election cycle, my colleagues nationwide embraced me along with the experiences and skills I possessed with open arms.

It was a time of mutual learning.  I know Members on a level because of my previous work with Members of Congress, House and the Senate, that many of my colleagues did not.

I was able to facilitate the conversation on Members' sense of call to public service and how to bridge divides for the common good.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The motivation and passion they all have. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Out in the heat canvassing can be exhausting

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Positive, enthusiastic, upbeat, motivational, and inspiring

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Loads of work several of checks on employees hit the field door two door, knocking canvassing around town

DNC is a relatively young-person office environment. Depending on the election cycle, the work/life balance on a day-to-day basis changes. Most people are very hard-working and dedicated individuals who are passionate about the democratic party. However, it is not an ideal place for upward mobility, promotions, a solid career or a consistent work-life balance as everyone works hard, is underpaid and following the nature of politics, there is little job security.

Hard working team who were aligned on the mission. I learned a lot about working in a political environment. The management team supported their team and their efforts. Success was acknowledged. The hardest part of the job was it was new and often times not well defined. Therefore I was required to dvelop the job as it should operate. The most enjoyable part of the job was the dedicated people I worked with Great team.,

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with the political parties. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Just hearing the negative comments about the Democratic nominee. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Positive and very informative. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Very busy and positive condition

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