Direct Marketing Manager

Democratic National Committee; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health and dental insurance

Vision plans

Up to 5% 401(k) match

Pre-tax flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is seeking a Direct Marketing Manager to lead direct mail and telemarketing initiatives, coordinating with online channels to drive fundraising and engagement. You will oversee the State Party Victory Fund program, manage budgets, and collaborate with state chairs to approve copy and strategy.

We value strong writing and editing skills, a team-first mindset, and a willingness to relocate to the DC area.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience with direct mail or political fundraising on a campaign, committee, or mission-oriented organization.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills; you should inspire action with the written word.
• Solid understanding of direct marketing industry and trends.
• Willing and able to relocate to the DC area.
• Ideal candidate will be a team player, fast learner, and self-starter; you are willing to work hard to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and creative direct marketing and telemarketing campaigns integrated with online channels.
• Coordinate integration with broadcast and peer-to-peer SMS programs, integrated ads, and email.
• Oversee mail and telemarketing copy through internal staff review.
• Manage State Party Victory Fund program for all 50 states, planning mailings and working with state chairs to edit and approve copy.
• Manage budget for the State Party Victory Fund and allocate funds to state parties and the DNC; track expenses and cash flow.
• Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission.

Skills

Direct mail

Fundraising

Editing & proofreading

Team player

Creative writing

CRM databases

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Position Summary:

The Direct Marketing Manager works closely with the rest of the marketing team to assist with and manage production of printed marketing and fundraising materials for the direct mail and telemarketing programs at the DNC. The Marketing Manager will oversee the State Party Victory Fund program, help manage integrated campaigns with our online channels, and assist with managing program expenses.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Direct Marketing team to develop innovative and creative direct marketing and telemarketing campaigns that are integrated with our online channels.
• Coordinate integration with broadcast and peer-to-peer SMS programs, integrated ads, and email.
• Oversee mail and telemarketing copy through internal staff review.
• Manage State Party Victory Fund program for all 50 states, including executing strategy and planning for mailings, work with state chairs and executive directors to edit and approve copy.
• Manage budget for the State Party Victory Fund and allocate funds to the state parties and DNC.
• Track expenses and cash flow for the marketing department.
• Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years experience with direct mail or political fundraising on a campaign, committee, or mission-oriented organization
• Ideal candidate will be a team player, fast learner, and self-starter; you are willing to work hard to get the job done
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills; you should have an eagle-eye for typos and errors and have a deep understanding of how to inspire people to action using the written word
• Solid understanding of direct marketing industry and trends
• Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) databases is a plus.
• You should be willing and able to relocate to the DC area.

Salary : The starting salary for the Direct Marketing Manager position is $65,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.

Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).

The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Benefits:

• The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
• Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
• Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
• Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
• Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
• Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents