Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

The DLCC’s sole mission is to win Democratic majorities and build Democratic power in state legislatures. To grow governing power, we battle to win and hold majorities, build their capacity to be self-sustaining, and expand the map cycle over cycle to shape the future of this country. As the official party committee dedicated to state legislatures, we also represent and elevate our ballot level on the national stage to bring more attention and resources to this ballot level.

Over the last decade, a reimagined and reinvigorated Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee has reversed electoral trends and shifted the competitive state legislative map in this new decade. While fighting from behind due to Republicans’ massive war chest, rigged maps, and focus among Democrats and progressives on the federal level, the DLCC has won back a dozen majorities in the states  – including a historic midterm election cycle in 2022 when Democrats flipped four chambers red to blue, and the President’s party did not lose a single chamber for the first time in modern history. 

The DLCC is an all-of-the-above committee that operates year-round, providing funds for the full scope of campaign work and running significant independent advertising to win races. The data, targeting, organizing, digital, communications and fundraising support, and strategic expertise we provide to states is invaluable. Winning state legislatures doesn’t happen in a single election — they are multi-cycle plays, and the DLCC’s work with our caucuses to lay the groundwork for future Democratic wins. And when the DLCC secures new majorities, Democrats move quickly on an agenda that protects fundamental freedoms and builds an economy for all. 

The DLCC has momentum in our strategy for the decade, and we cannot let up. Extreme MAGA Republicans are showing no signs of slowing down their anti-democratic crusade and there’s a long fight ahead of us that will require more investment, attention, and resources for state legislative races. Every victory at our level of the ballot is a win for the future of the Democratic Party, and this year, we’re capitalizing on our progress so far to defend our ground and keep expanding the map for Democratic power. 

Alongside our mission, we also value our team. We are explicit about our culture and values and how they impact our work and collaboration with others. The DLCC staff, along with our Board of Directors, are committed to holding ourselves to a standard of respect, inclusion, growth, and performance that meets the political and organizational requirements of the future we want to build.

State Finance Coordinator 

As a member of the Political Department, the State Finance Coordinator will directly support the in-state fundraising efforts for a portfolio of DLCC priority states.  As we gear up for the critical 2026 elections, this role is responsible for working with a DLCC Regional Political Director (RPD) who will direct state-specific strategy. This position will work in coordination with the Deputy Political Director, Regional Political Director, and state caucus staff to identify needs in state fundraising programs focused on individual incumbents or new candidates for the state legislature. The position will use fundraising best practices to maximize fundraising revenue for the identified campaigns. 

The State Finance Coordinator coordinates with the Regional Political Director assigned to lead their states and reports to the Deputy Political Director.  Performance and meeting expected outcomes of the role will be assessed by the Deputy Political Director with the contribution of the RPD leading the POD.  This is a cycle position from January 5, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This position will cover a portfolio of battleground states in 2026 with expected travel up to 25% of the time. 

The DLCC is a hybrid organization located in Washington, DC. This position is eligible to be permanently remote or for flexible work arrangements. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

The State Finance Coordinator is expected to model the values of DLCC: 

• CREDIBILITY: We are respected and trusted in words and actions.
• INCLUSIVE: The DLCC values the unique experience and perspective of all who work here. We strive to make all contributors feel welcomed, valued, and respected. We focus on outcomes, recognizing different people approach opportunities and challenges differently.
• INITIATIVE: We exhibit high levels of creativity in our work and need all team members to proactively contribute ideas to move our work forward.
• RESULTS DRIVEN: Our team undertakes projects professionally and executes them fully and to completion.
• RISK: We identify opportunities to employ new ideas and tactics and execute these ideas when we believe the potential reward outweighs the risk. We evaluate, learn, and improve our strategy, both when the risks pay off and when they do not.
• TEAMWORK: We work collaboratively, additively, and in sync with our colleagues. Our individual work considers the needs, capacity, and expertise of those we work alongside.

Responsibilities 

• Work with the Deputy Political Director, Regional Political Director, and state caucus staff to evaluate opportunities to expand candidate and caucus fundraising and develop an executable plan with appropriate benchmarks. 
• Identify ongoing or developing fundraising challenges within state fundraising programs and collaborate with in-state staff to address them as they arise. 
• Work with the Deputy Political Director on reporting progress to goal on a regular basis. 
• Identify additional fundraising opportunities within the assigned portfolio of states.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Outcomes 

• Fundraising best practices and lessons learned are shared across assigned campaigns and caucus programs. 
• DLCC Battleground caucus programs are supported by finance coordinators to improve fundraising for identified campaigns. 
• Targeted campaigns utilize effective and cost-efficient tools to support caucus fundraising programs. 
• The DLCC Political Department and state caucus program are fully aligned on caucus fundraising goals and benchmarks for identified campaigns. 

Qualifications 

• Two or more years of campaign experience working in a fundraising position on a campaign, campaign services firm, or political committee. 
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Experience with NGP VAN and Warchest. Experience with other fundraising call time tools is preferable. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks accordingly. 
• Experience in a highly collaborative environment and ability to work collaboratively with partners in states. 

Physical Requirements 

The DLCC is committed to supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive at the DLCC. 

The requirements of this role, related to its physical demands, described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

All DLCC employees must be able to operate a computer and use a cell phone. For roles at the DLCC that include frequent business travel expectations, we can discuss reasonable alternatives to travel in some instances. Most roles also require communicating with key external stakeholders of the organization in person, via the telephone, or via email. Applicants with questions about accommodations may request to speak with our ADA liaison, Kennissa Brown.

Essential functions of the role include: 

• Working from a computer for long periods of time. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may also frequently be required to communicate using the telephone, email, and in-person with stakeholders. 
• This position will require periodic travel up to 25% of the time to an assigned portfolio of states. 
• This role may require work outside of normal business hours. 

How to Apply

The salary for the State Finance Coordinator is $57,500 – $65,500, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The DLCC offers a generous benefits package, including:

• More than 25 days of paid time off, including for Federal holidays, time off around Federal holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year, vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Fully paid health/vision/dental insurance for the employee + spouse/partner + dependents.
• Up to 6% retirement employer contribution.
• Monthly use-it-or-lose-it $100 transit benefit for employees located in the DC region.
• Employer contribution of $500 to employee’s Flexible Spending Account, and opportunity to withhold pre-tax income for Dependent Care Account.
• Up to $5,000 employer-paid Health Reimbursement Account for IVF-related costs or Adoption Assistance, and up to $2,500 for employer-paid Health Reimbursement Account for out-of-pocket dental and orthodontic expenses. 
• Monthly $100 student loan payment benefit.
• Monthly $100 mobile phone reimbursement.
• and more. 

To apply for this position, please complete an electronic application via www.dlcc.org/careers by Monday, October 20, 2025. The DLCC may review applications after this deadline in limited circumstances, however this is not a guarantee that your application will be considered if it is not submitted by Monday, October 20, 2025. Only complete applications through the application portal will be accepted. You must also include a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to be considered for this position. 

When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for this position, they may request it in writing by emailing jobs(at)dlcc.org. No calls please. Applicants will be screened on a rolling basis.  

The DLCC is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment and diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to engaging, retaining, and supporting a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DLCC 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, personal appearance, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, or any other legally protected basis. The DLCC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.