A Message from the DNC National Training Team
Hello Democrats,
The DNC National Training Team and our partner organizations are running both in-person and virtual trainings around the country to prepare Democratic candidates, current and aspiring staff, and volunteers to win up and down the ballot in 2026.
Are you a Democratic candidate running for local office, a current or aspiring campaign staffer wanting to brush up your skills before this fall, or a volunteer looking to make a difference this year? Continue reading to learn more about our free training opportunities this summer for candidates, campaign and state party staff, and anyone looking to support Democrats in 2026.
Our final NextWave Regional Bootcamp in 2026 will be held in the Midwest later this summer. Please keep an eye out for this announcement from our team coming soon!
Training Announcements 📢
Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO) Candidate Camp
Saturday, July 11, 2026 || Virtual || 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT
DMO Candidate Camp is a free, one-day, 100% virtual training course that will provide candidates and campaign staffers the skills they need to execute successful campaigns at the local level. This training course is tailored towards Democratic candidates for local office and their staff, but all those interested in helping elect Democrats to local office are welcome to participate!
DMO has partnered with the DNC to bring you an action-packed day of campaign training! DMO Candidate Camp trainings will cover everything from fundraising to communications, organizing to data, and more. Whether you are considering a run for local office or are already on the campaign trail, our DMO Candidate Camp has something for you!
Voter Registration Best Practices Training Series 🗳️
July 2026 || Virtual || 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. PT
This July, the DNC is hosting Voter Registration Best Practices, a comprehensive four-part virtual training series. In these sessions, we will be sharing the exact voter registration resources, data-driven strategies, and refined best practices developed through the When We Count program!
Registering in Third Spaces: Meeting Voters Where They Are
Thursday, July 9 | 5 p.m. PT
A deep dive into the core tactics of high-traffic canvassing at community events and alternative third spaces where people naturally gather.
Registering Your Networks: Digital & Relational Voter Registrations
Tuesday, July 14 | 5 p.m. PT
Featuring special guest Beto O’Rourke! Explore how to leverage relational organizing and online tools to successfully register voters within your network.
From Registration to Turnout: Building Long-Term Democratic Power
Thursday, July 16 | 5 p.m. PT
Learn how to sustain relationships with newly registered voters to increase the likelihood that they actually turn out to vote for Democrats on Election Day.
South Los Angeles and Las Vegas Know Your Rights Community Events 🤝
Friday, July 17, 2026 || Los Angeles, CA || 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. PT
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 || Las Vegas, NV || 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. PT
Across the country, immigrant communities are uniting to protect our constitutional rights and ensure every voter is heard. We can’t do this work alone — we need your voice.
Please join the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and local partners for our in-person Know Your Rights community events in Los Angeles, CA, and Las Vegas, NV, dedicated to empowerment, education, and action. Click the links above to learn more and RSVP!
Upcoming Partner Trainings ✏️
Train with the National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
Tech Time: Setting Up a Virtual Phone Bank || Monday, July 27 || 10 a.m. PT
Building Equity-Centered Volunteer Teams || Thursday, July 30 || 10 a.m. PT
Claim Your Seat: Disability Pride Month Edition
Wednesday, July 29 || 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. PT
Claim Your Seat is a virtual recruitment series designed by Run for Something to support emerging leaders from underrepresented communities as they explore running for office.
In honor of Disability Pride Month, this special conversation will feature Run for Something alumni, candidates, and partners who identify as having a disability, a chronic illness, or as neurodivergent. Participants will hear firsthand about the importance of representation in leadership and what’s possible when more people with lived experiences step into public office.
GAIN Power August Virtual Career Fair
August 27 || 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
The GAIN Power Virtual Career Fair easily connects you – in real-time – with employers from the comfort of your home or office via desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. This is a great way for progressive professionals seeking new career opportunities, students who are ready to begin their careers in progressive politics, and professionals from other sectors who are interested in opportunities impacting democracy, elections, and advocacy to connect with progressive employers seeking top talent. Are you looking to hire or are you a career counselor? Learn more and sign up here.
Jobs in the Ecosystem 💼
DNC Fall 2026 General Internship
As an intern with the DNC, you will participate in department-specific substantive and administrative work. In addition, you will have opportunities to participate in grassroots organizing, assist at DNC functions, receive personal development training, and network with DNC leadership and staff.
Apply by July 31, 2026.
College Democrats of America (CDA) Executive Director
CDA is hiring an Executive Director who will serve as the chief administrative and strategic leader of the organization. The ideal candidate will fill in the gaps which are impossible to fill with the current system of volunteer work by current college students. The Executive Director will oversee organizational strategy, operations, fundraising, advocacy, financial management, and external relations while working closely with student leaders at all levels of the organization. Applications are considered on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of July 19, 2026.
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 Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC)
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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