The Ohio Democratic Party: Training Director

Training Director

The Ohio Democratic Party's Organizing department is seeking a skilled training and resource management professional. The Coordinated Campaign Training Director will manage and develop tools and processes to support the 2026 Coordinated Campaign in a battleground state. They will work with stakeholders, partners, and campaigns to create, oversee, and support a training program for statewide operations. Responsibilities will generally include:

Work with the Organizing Director to develop and execute a comprehensive training program for mid- and entry-level staff, as well as volunteers, on required hard and soft skills

Collaborate with Organizing Deputies to address the on-the-ground training gaps of staff and volunteers

Create and maintain clear organizational systems for tracking information, daily communications, and deliverables across Organizing verticals

Assist in the coaching and development of staff on an as-needed basis, supplementing Organizing leadership management when required

Lead regular statewide trainings both in person and virtually, including weekly webinars, staff onboardings, and retreats Other duties as assigned

Ability to synthesize complex information and concepts into digestible training materials for staff of various backgrounds and experience levels

Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills

Understanding of Organizing programmatic goals, strategic imperatives, and ability to coach on the skills required of Field Organizers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Willingness to work in a fast-paced campaign environment, that may require long, irregular hours, including some nights and weekends

Calm under pressure, and possesses the flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a changing campaign environment

Collaborative and excited to learn from/with peers who come from a diversity of backgrounds

An empathetic and results-oriented coach who values professional and personal development of staff

Strong understanding of communicating effectively to individuals with various learning styles simultaneously

Experience in Field Organizing on Coordinated or Statewide Campaigns a plus

Fully invested in the success of Ohio Democrats.