Associate Director of People

OVERVIEW

From August 19-22, 2024, Democrats from all over the country will gather together in the City of Chicago to participate in the Democratic National Convention, where we will nominate President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for re-election. The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) is assembling a diverse team with skills in community engagement, event logistics, finance, operations, IT, and more. The DNCC team will oversee and deliver on all aspects of the planning and execution of this Convention, from housing the delegates to convening Platform Committee meetings to producing the Convention's live programming, which will be seen by hundreds of millions of people around the world.

SUMMARY

The People & Operations team is responsible for ensuring all employees, consultants, and volunteers are set up for success in their roles at the 2024 Democratic Convention. The Associate Director of People will work closely with the Director of People & Operations and the Deputy Executive Director to support recurring HR responsibilities, organize staff events, and lead on special projects.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• The Associate Director of People will report to the Director of People & Operations
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage team events and outings, supporting the finance and people team on planning and execution of team functions
• Work cross-functionally with all departments to ensure their teams are set up for success with both operational processes and physical set-up
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding routines including prepping work stations, managing onboarding workflows, and proactively creating processes for offboarding
• Prepare documents outlining organizational processes, flows, and Q&As
• Recruit, train, and support with volunteer management
• Be a point of contact for staff HR and operational questions
• Work with Directors and other staff ad-hoc on special projects
• Collaborate on planning offboarding process for rapid shutdown post-convention
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized self-starter with effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence
• Previous experience in project management and scheduling a plus
• Exemplary problem-solving, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
• An ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Time management and independent judgment required to plan, prioritize, and implement a complex workload
• Willingness to be a proactive team member to help accomplish the goals of the Convention including an "all hands on deck" attitude and "no job is too small" attitude
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The DNCC will mainly operate out of the Headquarters Office, but will also maintain a number of satellite offices and additional venues. All of these spaces are professional office environments, and will require the operation of office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines. This position mainly uses an assigned workstation but may require movement or maintaining a stationary position for short or long periods of time. Employees may be asked to do tasks requiring dexterity or lifting items weighing up to 25 lbs. All employees may request reasonable accommodation to perform their job tasks.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

TRAVEL: There is no travel expected for this position.

FLSA ELIGIBILITY: This is an exempt position under the FLSA.

SALARY & BENEFITS: The anticipated starting salary for this position is $110K annualized. The DNCC offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. This position runs through the end of the convention and wraps in September 2024.

COVID-19 Policy

To center the safety and well-being of our teams, The DNCC requires all employees to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccination status as prescribed by the CDC as a condition of employment, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law. If you seek a reasonable accommodation in relation to the DNCC's COVID-19 policy, you should speak to the HR team prior to reporting to an office location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC), 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 is best able to deliver a Convention that reflects the values and diversity of our Party and Country. The DNCC 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 disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNCC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Reasonable Accommodation

The Democratic National Convention Committee is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the DNCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact hr@demconvention.com.

Salary : $110,000