NewDem Action Fund Seeks Program Manager

The NewDem Action Fund is the political arm of the New Democrat Coalition, and is committed to electing pragmatic, “Majority Maker” Democrats to retake the House Majority.

Position Summary: The NewDem Action Fund is seeking a Program Manager to join our staff. The Program Manager will play a significant role in the Action Fund’s support of incumbent Members and endorsed candidates, execute programming for New Dem Members, candidates, and staff, ensure day-to-day operations of the organization are smooth and effective, and support the finance and political programs.

The Program Manager reports to the National Finance Director & Campaign Advisor, and will work with both them and the National Political Director. This is an in-person, full-time role based in Washington, DC. The salary for this position is $50,000 - 60,000 annually dependent on experience, plus health care benefits.

Responsibilities include:

  • Working closely with NewDem Action Fund senior leadership, Member offices, and external partners to manage execution of all New Dem Member, candidate, and staff training programming, including internal and external events, meetings, briefings, and meet-and-greets; including overseeing logistics, liaising with Member offices and external partners, managing the calendar, and preparing briefing materials.

  • Drafting regular engagement communication to Members, candidates, and allies regarding New Dem programming, elections, campaigns, and PAC update.

  • Managing the New Dem Member Report, tracking Member engagement with the NewDem Action Fund and support of other members and candidates.

  • Managing the NewDem Action Fund internship program and overseeing research projects, donor database, and the thank you program.

  • Assisting the National Finance Director with execution of day-to-day activities of the fundraising program, including preparing fundraising and briefing materials, research, travel and event coordination, research, database management, and other finance activities. 

  • Directly supporting New Dem Members and candidates with staffing needs including call time, event staffing, research, and other tasks as needed

  • Supporting the Political Director with political operations, including researching races and candidates, tracking developments, and preparing briefings

  • Tracking NewDem Action Fund support to Member and endorsed candidates campaigns, including endorsements, fundraising, polling, and other staff support

  • Infrequent travel to New Dem campaigns across the country to provide on the ground support, as determined by NewDem Action Fund senior leadership.

  • Other administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Self starter with one to two cycles of campaign experience

  • Exceptional attention to detail, ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, meet key deadlines, and work in fast-paced

  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional approach to communicating with Members, partners, and staff

  • Commitment to Democratic values

To Apply:

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to team@newdemactionfund.com with the subject line “Program Manager - [Your Name]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The NewDem Action Fund is an equal opportunity employer, and employs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, family medical status, military service, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, height, weight, caregiver status, prior history of arrest or conviction, disability, or other categories protected by law. NewDem Action Fund welcomes and strongly encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply.