A Message from the DNC National Training Team
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Hello Democrats,
Whether you’re a volunteer or a full-time campaign staffer, it’s important now more than ever to get out, engage with people in your community, and train to lead successful Democratic campaigns this year.
Thank you to those who applied to the North Carolina NextWave Southern Regional Bootcamp in North Carolina! The application for NextWave NC has now closed, but we will hold three additional training programs for the West, East, and Midwest later this year. We will share details for these programs as they’re announced, so be on the lookout for those.
We are also excited to announce our Campaign Readiness Finance Bootcamp, a free virtual training that will take place on April 2 and 3, 2026. Spots are limited, so we encourage current or aspiring campaign finance professionals to apply as soon as possible.
Keep reading to learn more about our Finance Bootcamp, Local Listeners Bootcamp, voter registration, as well as job opportunities in the Democratic ecosystem.
Training Announcements 📣
Campaign Readiness Bootcamp: Finance 📋
The DNC and DCCC are holding a Campaign Readiness Bootcamp, a staffing pipeline program to support states in their recruitment, training, and hiring diverse, talented, and local staff for specific roles for coordinated campaigns. This bootcamp is intended for current or aspiring campaign finance professionals who want to further develop their skills and learn from experts in the field.
The training will be held virtually on April 2 and 3, 2026. After applicants complete the bootcamp, we will share the resumes of job-seeking participants with teams looking for candidates to fill finance positions within state parties and coordinated campaigns.
This training will be free to attend, but spots are limited. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis, and early applications are strongly encouraged. This application will be open until Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Local Listener Wrap-Up and Phone Bank
In January, the DNC began our Local Listeners Bootcamp, our seven-week virtual training series focused on active listening and community organizing. We had hundreds of volunteers join us across the country for this training series to learn how they can make a difference and build bridges in their communities.
As our Local Listeners Program comes to a close this week, we want to thank everyone who joined us to develop the skills to have meaningful conversations in their communities. If you missed it, we have uploaded the recordings of each session to our Victory Vault, which you can request access to.
Want to connect with voters across the country? You can join the DNC Call Crew for a two-hour Local Listeners phone bank and have meaningful conversations with infrequent voters in battleground districts about the issues and values important to them.
National Voter Registration Week of Action
The DNC is organizing a National Voter Registration Week of Action from March 27 to April 3. We are partnering with organizations and volunteers across the country to host voter registration drives. You can sign up to host a drive here.
Prepare to run a voter registration drive by attending one of our training sessions on how to host a voter registration drive on March 11, March 18, and March 23 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Learn more about how you can host a voter registration drive here.
Upcoming Partner Trainings📝
National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
- Campaign Fundraising Bootcamp: Making The Ask to Fund Your Win || Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 11 a.m. ET
- How to Write Your Stump Speech || Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 1 p.m ET
- Creating Effective Digital Calls to Action || Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 1 p.m ET
- Introduction to Social Media for Your Political Campaign || Monday, March 23, 2026 | 1 p.m ET
- Preparing Supporters to Share Your Message || Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 1 p.m ET
- Organic Media and Press Relationships || Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 1 p.m ET
- Planning Your Campaign’s Communications Strategy || Monday, March 30, 2026 | 7 p.m ET
- Running in a Red District || Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 1 p.m ET
Arena Academy: Campaign Catalyst
April 29–May 2, 2026 · $300 | Scholarships available
- For new and seasoned campaign staff looking to gain new skills. Apply by March 22, 2026.
- Since 2021, Demand a Seat has trained 1,000+ Moms Demand Action & Students Demand Action volunteers and survivors to take the next step in their advocacy, running for office or working on campaigns to elect Gun Sense Candidates. More than 600 volunteers across 42 states have already been elected to local, state, and federal office.
- Program highlights: Campaign fundamentals & management; volunteer recruitment & people power; voter, press, and media communication; digital, paid, and social tactics.
- Learn more and apply by Friday, February 20!
▶️ Arena Academy: Campaign Catalyst
- April 29–May 2, 2026 · $300 | Scholarships available
- For new and seasoned campaign staff looking to gain new skills.
- Apply by March 22, 2026.
Jobs in the Ecosystem 💼
DNC Summer 2026 Internship
The DNC is now accepting applications for our Summer 2026 Internship Program! Interning at the DNC is a unique opportunity for hardworking, passionate future leaders to gain real, hands-on experience in Democratic politics, strengthen their understanding of the political process, and prepare for future political opportunities. Internships are available within various departments. The program will run from June 1, 2026, to August 7, 2026, and will be conducted in a hybrid format. Apply by April 10, 2026.
When We Count Fellowship
When We Count is a paid, part-time voter registration fellowship for young people ages 18–29. Fellows will be trained on how to conduct on-the-ground voter registration in their own communities, with a focus on priority congressional districts where closing registration gaps can directly impact the midterms. The program will launch first in Nevada and Arizona, with additional states to follow. This work will be coordinated closely with state parties and campaigns and supported by clear goals, training, and accountability. Apply today!
DNC Talent Bank
Are you interested in working on a coordinated campaign or for a state party this year?
Submit your resume to the DNC Talent Bank if you are looking for employment opportunities in the Democratic ecosystem for the 2026 election cycle. Upload your resume and preferences now, and the DNC will share your resume with campaigns looking for dedicated staff.
Browse State Job Opportunities
Browse Committee Job Opportunities:
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC)
Democratic Governors Association (DGA)
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC)
Democratic Attorneys General Association (DAGA)
Democratic Association of Secretaries of State (DASS)
For more jobs in the Democratic space, please visit GAIN Power and Arena Careers to browse postings across the country.
Please reach out to the DNC National Training Team (training@dnc.org) with any questions or training needs.
Onward,
Morgan, Taylor, and Cassie
The DNC National Training Team
training@dnc.org
ABOUT THE DNC NATIONAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT
The DNC National Training Department delivers training to operatives in the field, activists and volunteers, state party leaders and staff, students and youth organizers, candidates and campaign staff, constituency caucus members and community leaders, and so many more!
Training topics range from field organizing to digital mobilization, data to finance, communications to compliance, and leadership development to movement building, just to name a few.
Through this vast expansion of training programs, the new DNC National Training Department is building and strengthening the Democratic Party infrastructure to ensure success for years to come!
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