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The Texas Democratic Party is hiring! Check out our career openings:
Development Assistant- Dallas, Texas
Director of Data Strategy- Dallas, Texas
VAN Assistant- Dallas, Texas
Chief Accounting Compliance Officer- Dallas, Texas
Development Assistant
This position will play a critical role in executing our principal call time program, maintaining donor data systems, and supporting high-impact fundraising events. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing a career in political fundraising with a strong commitment to electing Democrats across Texas.
Start Date: Immediately
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Dallas
Wages: $25.00/hr
Hybrid role- requiring 3 days a week in the office.
Reports to: Chief Development Officer
Responsibilities
Manage and execute principal call time program, including preparing call sheets, staffing call time, and tracking results
Conduct donor research and develop prospect lists to support fundraising goals
Directly solicit contributions and cultivate relationships with grassroots donors.
Assist in event planning and execution, including donor outreach via phone and email.
Maintain and update donor databases (NGP) with accurate and timely records of outreach and follow-up.
Run and reconcile monthly financial reporting.
Help with monthly general ledger journal entries and account reports for the team and management.
Provide ad hoc reporting and support to team members and management as needed.
Coordinate donor acknowledgments and ensure timely follow-up
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Development Director.
Required Qualifications:
Passion for electing Democrats at all levels.
Strong willingness to learn and adapt.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
1+ years of campaign or other commensurate fundraising/development experience.
High level of confidentiality.
Experience with Financial software like QuickBooks Online or equivalent.
Access to a cell phone, laptop, valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented, precise, organized, and proactive.
Ability to work independently and handle concurrent projects and assignments.
Able to adapt to changing priorities.
Willingness to take on new challenges.
Strong work ethic.
Preferred Experience:
Applicants with demonstrated fundraising experience will receive priority consideration.
Knowledge of accounting principles is a strong plus (U.S. GAAP).
A strong grasp of industry-standard tools, such as NGP, VAN, Excel/Google Sheets, Quickbooks.
Established connections within the Texas Democratic donor community.
How to Apply: Please APPLY here.
The Texas Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to attracting and retaining a diverse staff that reflects Texas and provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The Texas Democratic Party 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 race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law.
Director of Data Strategy
This is a highly technical, creative problem solver who thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment. They are responsible for designing, building, and validating advanced statistical and machine learning models that support campaigns. They partner closely with internal teams and external clients to design custom analytics solutions, contribute to proposal development, and translate complex statistical findings into clear, actionable insights.
Start Date: Immediately
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Dallas
Wages: $85,000 annual
Hybrid role- requiring 3 days a week in the office.
Reports to: Chief Campaigns Officer
Responsibilities:
Develop and lead in-depth analyses of voter file data, survey responses, program implementation data, and other relevant datasets to extract actionable insights and inform strategic decisions.
Lead on the development and maintenance of data infrastructure, analysis, reporting dashboards, and other data-related projects.
Build and maintain automated and ad-hoc reports to evaluate organizing, volunteer recruitment, and voter contact programs.
Work closely with campaign departments to collect, analyze, and present actionable insights that inform strategic decisions.
Create targeted volunteer and voter contact universes tailored to specific contact modes and program objectives.
Analyze program results and present findings and recommendations to campaign leadership.
Design creative analytical approaches to answer novel research questions, translating ambiguous problems into rigorous, data-driven solutions.
Perform meta-analyses of dozens of randomized controlled trials conducted across multiple election cycles to inform future program design.
Evaluate the effectiveness of alternative targeting approaches using existing data, proposing data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
Engage directly with clients to understand project requirements and provide data-driven recommendations.
Build and validate predictive models to enhance the targeting of voter contact programs, optimizing resource allocation and maximizing outreach effectiveness.
Visualize and present results of analyses to technical and lay audiences.
Entrepreneurial instincts to grow and develop the department with novel projects and strategies.
Requirements
At least five years of experience with the responsibilities described.
Exceptional project management skills, with a proven ability to manage complex analytical projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Experience aligning analyses with strategic objectives, using data-driven insights to inform and influence programmatic decisions and long-term planning.
Experience with a variety of non-randomized methods for causal inference, such as matching and regression discontinuity designs.
Adept at figuring out what data will be needed and organizing data for analysis.
Proficiency in building predictive models, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, model selection, and evaluation.
Experience designing, executing, and analyzing randomized controlled trials.
Required programming experience: SQL and either R or Python.
Preferred qualifications:
Expertise and experience in elections, voter contact programs, or voter file data.
Experience with advanced causal inference methods, including heterogeneous treatment effect modeling and machine learning-based approaches.
How to Apply: Please APPLY here.
The Texas Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to attracting and retaining a diverse staff that reflects Texas and provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The Texas Democratic Party 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 race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law.
VAN Assistant
Start Date: Immediately
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Dallas
Wages: $25.00/ hour
Hybrid role- requiring 3 days a week in the office.
Reports to: VAN Manager
The Texas Democratic Party is currently seeking applications for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and creative VAN Assistant. This person will be responsible for assisting campaigns and county parties across Texas with VAN, including advising on targeting and troubleshooting technical issues.
This position will report to the VAN Manager and work in close collaboration with other teams. This is a cycle-only position, with employment through November 2026. This is a union-eligible position located in Dallas, Texas, and may include some nights and weekends.
Core Responsibilities:
Responding to email help tickets and maintaining/improving the help ticket system.
Writing and updating support documentation.
Learning the VAN CRM and using it to provide strategic advice to campaigns, county parties, and other users.
Creating VAN accounts and managing the invoicing process.
Other data/tech duties to support geographies/districts, including VAN administration, creating phone banks, managing texting programs, and more.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Skills:
Proficiency in VAN/VoteBuilder.
Strong skills in managing, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform strategies.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively train staff, communicate with volunteers, and present data findings.
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and adapt to changing circumstances.
Understanding of excellent customer service.
Familiarity with other relevant tools such as Google Workspace applications, Zoom, and potentially other campaign tools like Act Blue or ThruText.
Experience using FreshDesk, Airtable, and/or Asana is a plus.
How to Apply: Please APPLY here.
The Texas Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to attracting and retaining a diverse staff that reflects Texas and provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The Texas Democratic Party 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 race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law.
Chief Accounting Compliance Officer
Start Date: Immediately
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Dallas
Wages: $80,000- $90,000 annual
Hybrid role- requiring 3 days a week in the office.
Reports to: Executive Director
The Texas Democratic Party is seeking an experienced Chief Accounting Compliance Officer to join the team to elect Democrats across Texas. This role manages federal funds, including contributions from donors, stakeholders, and partners, and ensures full compliance with all banking and regulatory requirements. The role builds and maintains strong relationships with donors and partners and provides guidance on maximizing the impact and proper use of all incoming funds.
This position establishes and oversees processes for coordinated campaigns and year-round party operations, supports internal and external scheduling efforts, and ensures accurate payroll, billing, and regulatory compliance. They lead project-specific budgeting, oversees financial execution for designated initiatives, and safeguards sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
The role also ensures that daily briefing materials from all departments are prepared, organized, and delivered with precision.
Primary Responsibilities
● Manage and execute core accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
● Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, maintaining organized reconciliations and clean audit trails.
● Oversee payroll processing and compliance using Rippling, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
● Review credit card transactions, bill payments, and reimbursements.
● Conduct revenue and expense analysis to support strategic financial decision-making.
● Manage compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and organizational policies.
● Collaborate cross-functionally to align budgets, build multi-year forecasts, and equip reporting for departmental goals.
● Utilize QuickBooks Online (QBO) for general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and reporting automation.
● Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
● Work with senior staff to integrate systems across departments.
● Develop and implement effective plans and internal processes for employees.
● Assist the Executive Director in preparing reports for Executive Committees, Donors and Stakeholders.
● Manage vendor and partner campaign relationships to streamline and lead approvals and oversee procurement.
● Work with the Executive Director, Chief Development Officer, and the campaign’s compliance firm and legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and
FEC rules.
● Other responsibilities as required, assisting other departments.
Qualifications
● 4–7 years of accounting or finance experience, ideally in a startup or mission-driven environment.
● Detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to financial accuracy and integrity.
● Proficient in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and have hands-on experience with Rippling payroll systems.
● A strong understanding of GAAP and compliance frameworks.
● Advanced financial expertise backed by a CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent professional credential, demonstrating your commitment to excellence and integrity in
financial management.
● A proven track record of building and maintaining multi-year financial projections and forecasts.
● Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
● You geek out on using AI tools and building automations to improve financial processes.
● Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively to non-finance team members.
● Thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
● Driven by impact and motivated by the mission of building a better democracy.
Bonus if:
● Have contributed to building or improving financial systems or workflows from scratch.
● Have worked in political campaigns, political party, or a public benefit organization and understand the unique challenges of this space.
● You’re tired of sitting on the sidelines while democracy fails to meet its potential and you’re ready to act.
TDP provides paid health and dental insurance for its employees, as well as generous paid time off.
How to Apply: Please APPLY here.
The Texas Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to attracting and retaining a diverse staff that reflects Texas and provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The Texas Democratic Party 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 race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law.
Texas Democrats Resume Bank
We welcome all aspiring staffers who want to work on a Democratic campaign in Texas to submit your resume to the Texas Democrats’ Resume Bank! Whether you’re looking to be a campaign manager for a local city council race or do fundraising for a state legislative race, we want to help connect you to those opportunities. Submit your resume, and if you match the criteria that a campaign is looking for, we will send them your resume for their consideration. They may reach out to you about formally applying or interviewing if they think you’d be a good fit for their campaign.
Submit your resume: txdem.co/resume-bank
The Texas Democratic Party 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. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.