Coordinated Campaign Operations Director
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 to a full six year term 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 Operation Director will be critical to developing and implementing inter- departmental processes and policies. They will hire, onboard, and off board team members on state coordinated campaigns. The Operations Director will be responsible for managing the operations and logistics of the 2026 Coordinated Campaign. This fundamental role within the Senior Leadership Team will work closely with other departments to implement programs that elect Democrats up and down the ballot.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
● Work closely with the Coordinated Campaign Director to maintain day-to-day spending, accurately track projected expenses, and manage the coordinated campaign budget to regularly reconcile all accounts including payroll and benefit expenses.
● Secure coordinated campaign offices, negotiate leases, and set up and maintain utilities and supplies.
● Ensure logistical support for all coordinated departments, including working with vendors, ordering merchandise and materials, and completing regular supply audits.
● Hire, train, and manage a team of operations staff to support various departmental responsibilities.
● Other responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
● At least 2 cycles in campaign, advocacy, administrative work, or a related operations role; previous statewide operations experience on a coordinated campaign strongly preferred.
● Previous experience with payroll systems, benefit management, and/or managing budgets.
● Experience hiring and managing paid staff, with a focus on staff professional development.
● Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite.
● Exceptionally well-organized with strong attention to detail and process
● A desire to work collaboratively to implement creative solutions to unique problems.
● Commitment to electing Democrats up and down the ticket.
PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:
● Creative and thoughtful about what they’re working on, how they approach their work, and their coworkers.
● Highly adaptable and resourceful problem-solver, able to navigate priority shifts and change effectively.
● Possesses a collaborative spirit.
● Fully invested in the success of Ohio Democrats.
How to Apply:
To apply, please fill out this form: Link
Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range will be $8,500-$9,500 per month and full benefits including PTO as needed, health, dental, and voluntary vision insurance. The hourly expectation will fluctuate depending on the campaign cycle, but will be a minimum of 40 hours per week. Housing will not be provided. Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Ohio.
Reports to: Coordinated Campaign Director
Ohio Democrats recognize our success requires a diverse mix of talented people. We are focused on building a staff that is diverse in race, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Candidates of color, women, LGBTQI, and more are encouraged to apply.
This is a cycle position and ends on November 15, 2026.