UDP Operations Director
Position Overview
The Utah Democratic Party is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and technically-skilled Operations Director to manage the logistics and back end infrastructure of the Party’s coordinated campaign for the 2026 election cycle.
This position will oversee day-to-day logistics, compliance support, budgeting coordination, material and resource allocation, and infrastructure to ensure the success of statewide, legislative, and down-ballot Democratic candidates.
The Operations Director will work closely with the Organizing Director and senior campaign leadership to ensure the coordinated campaign runs efficiently and on schedule with strong data integrity during a fast-paced election cycle.
What You Will Do:
Campaign Operations & Logistics
Oversee operational and technical aspects of the coordinated campaign, including office management, mail house, supplies, technology platforms, and
vendor relationships
Manage campaign calendars, timelines, and internal workflows to ensure smooth execution across departments
Coordinate materials, literature, field supplies, and logistics support for campaign staff, interns, and volunteers
Oversee office setup, maintenance, and closure across multiple locations as needed
Work with campaign leadership and finance staff to track budgets, expenditures, and invoicing
Organizing Operations & Data Support
Support the Political Director with VAN Administrator and provide VAN admin support, including user access, permissions, turf setup, and data hygiene
Set up and manage phone banks, text banks, canvassing programs, and virtual organizing tools
Support field teams with list building, walk packets, phone and text universes, and voter targeting logistics
Track and report organizing metrics including doors knocked, calls made, texts sent, event attendance, volunteer shifts, and voter contact rates
Monitor organizing effectiveness and flag data trends or operational issues for campaign leadership
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of organizing activity to internal teams and national partners as required
Administrative & Compliance Support
Support campaign compliance efforts in coordination with in-house legal counsel and compliance staff
Ensure adherence to state and federal campaign finance regulations
Oversee inventory, distribution, and tracking of campaign materials and equipment
Qualifications
At least 2–4 campaign cycles with a strong preference for operations, logistics, and project management experience
Demonstrated experience with NGP VAN, including admin-level access, phone banks, text programs, and canvassing workflows
Experience tracking and reporting field and organizing metrics
Familiarity with campaign finance compliance and budgeting processes preferred
Experience working with diverse coalitions and a commitment to Democratic values
Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends, especially as Election Day approaches
Ability to travel within Utah as needed
Preferred Skills
Experience working on a coordinated campaign or with state party operations
Familiarity with Utah’s political landscape
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
Proficiency with campaign tools including NGP VAN, Mobilize, Scale to Win, Google Workspace, and budgeting or reporting software
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience with a range of $5,000-$5,500/mo.
Paid vacation plus sick leave, paid observed holidays
Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
Phone and computer stipend
Professional development and training opportunities to support continuous growth and learning
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience and interest in the position to jobs@utdem.org with the subject line: “OPERATIONS DIRECTOR: [NAME]”
The Utah Democratic Party is committed to building and maintaining a diverse team. We believe our success depends on creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination in employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, or any other aspect of employment based on gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity or expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. The Utah Democratic Party is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This is a cycle position and ends on November 13, 2026