Personal Aide

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The Person al Aide to the DNC Chair will provide direct daily support to the Chair, ensuring seamless movement, preparation, and execution across all meetings, events, and travel. This role serves as the principal’s on‑ground extension, anticipating needs, managing real‑time logistics, and maintaining readiness at all times. It requires a calm, highly organized, fast‑moving individual who can operate well under pressure, adapt instantly to shifting priorities, and maintain exceptional professionalism.

• Accompany the Chair throughout the day and ensure they are fully prepared for all meetings, calls, and events, including having briefing books, talking points, and essential items on hand
• Serve as the Chair’s point person for real‑time needs, adjustments, and requests while on the road, in meetings, and during transitions
• Manage the flow of the day by keeping the Chair on time, flagging delays, and coordinating with staff on all movements
• Facilitate communication with senior staff and Scheduling team, ensuring alignment
• Coordinate with Operations and Scheduling teams to ensure smooth execution of travel
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all conversations, documents, personnel matters and strategic decisions
• Assist with special projects as assigned to support the department and the DNC’s mission
• Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission

• 1-2 years of personal aide experience to an elected official or high‑level surrogate preferred
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and quickly adapts to shifting priorities and last‑minute changes
• Works well under pressure and handles stress with a sense of humor and grace
• Proactive problem‑solver with exceptional situational awareness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; thoroughness, timeliness, and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple tasks at once
• Experience in political environments, campaign settings, scheduling, advance, or executive support strongly preferred
• Flexibility and recognition that winning campaigns often mean working outside of traditional office hours
• Strong interest and experience in politics, coalition building, as well as core Democratic Party issues
• Based in or willing to move to Washington, DC

The Person al Aide to the DNC Chair position will require travel, which could be up to 95% of the time.

The starting salary for the Personal Aide to the DNC Chair 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.

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.

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