Deputy Email & SMS Director
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Position Summary The DCCC is seeking a Deputy Email & SMS Director to oversee the production of emails and SMS text messages with the goal of mobilizing grassroots supporters to take action. The Deputy Email & SMS Director will join the National Grassroots Fundraising team to assist in leading and executing email & SMS strategy for the committee. This role will work under the Email & SMS Director and will help lead a team of Digital Strategists to raise tens of millions of dollars from grassroots supporters to fund our campaign to take back the House in 2026.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.
Reports To Reports To: Email & SMS Director
Department Department: Grassroots Fundraising
Work Location Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)
Job Type Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Responsibilities Overseeing production of emails and text messages to the DCCC’s grassroots audience;
Managing setup of digital fundraising deliverables, including emails, SMS texts, and landing pages, and continually optimizing processes and platforms to be as efficient as possible;
Ensuring that all outbound messages are held to stringent standards of grammar, accuracy, functionality, and branding style;
Acting as the primary editor for email & SMS fundraising copy;
Executing email and SMS fundraising messages from concept ideation, drafting, editing, production, quality assurance, segmentation and, finally, to sending;
Assisting with vetting copy internally and externally;
Formulating and executing an innovative A/B testing program and analyzing results to increase effectiveness and conversion rates;
Tracking fundraising performance and assisting in interpreting data reports to inform content, strategy, and segmentation;
Developing cross-platform and mobile-optimized emails, donation forms, landing pages, and other web content.
Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience working with a large-scale email and SMS programs on a campaign, committee, digital firm or other large organization;
Familiarity with online CRM/CMS (ActionKit or Acoustic IBM Silverpop preferred) as well as both long and short code SMS texting tools (Switchboard preferred);
Enthusiasm for learning new tools and platforms;
Knowledge of how to code and troubleshoot HTML and CSS for email;
Experience running and analyzing A/B tests;
Proven track record as the final approver for email and text content;
A solid understanding of email and landing page design best practices;
Adept at working with large databases and manipulating spreadsheets;
Experience drafting creative email and SMS fundraising copy;
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
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 core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels
Benefits Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC
More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
Paid parental leave
Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC
Pet Insurance Discount
Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC
Monthly mobile phone stipend
Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups
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 equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors.
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.
Salary Description: $80,000.00 per year
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- Location:
- Washington, DC, United States
- Salary:
- $250,000 +
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Finance