National Democratic Training Committee – Campaign Staff Training

You are a passionate leader who wants to launch or grow a career in politics. Our programs provide the tools and training you need to succeed in the areas a campaign depends on: fundraising, digital strategy, field, communications, and campaign management.

There is a learning program for everyone who wants to build a career in politics: online courses (available 24/7), in-person training, and the intensive cohort-based Staff Academy program.


California Democratic Party Future Leaders Internship Program

Location: Virtual/Sacramento/Los Angeles

Job Description: We are looking for a bright, energetic intern who is willing to learn more about the California Democratic Party by assisting our various departments. You will be working closely with our team through our Communications, Finance, Operations, Organizing, Training and Political departments. This is a paid internship.

Responsibilities vary based on which department each intern is assigned. Interns will be working in an ever-changing office setting (in person/virtual hybrid) and are expected to be open and willing to further our California Democratic Party goals. Interns will gain first-hand experience and exposure to the grassroots side of politics on the state level while furthering their professional development.

Program Timeline:

Non-exempt position, $20/hour
The program is 10 – 15 hours per week for a 12 week program (3 months)
Accepting Application from now until September 26, 2023
Start date – October 10, 2023


Best Practices Institute (BPI) Victory Vault

The Best Practices Institute (BPI) is the shared training department of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the Association of State Democratic Committees (ASDC). The BPI delivers training to activists and volunteers, party leaders and staff, students and youth organizers, candidates and campaign staff, constituency caucus members and community leaders, and so many more!

BPI 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 BPI is building and strengthening the Democratic Party infrastructure to ensure success for years to come!

The BPI Victory Vault contains on-demand training resources tailored toward volunteers, community organizers, activists, and campaigns, which cover a variety of grassroots organizing skills. The BPI Victory Vault continues to grow, with new additions added periodically as resources become available.

New members are added each Wednesday, and you must use a Gmail account to register in order to access the BPI Victory Vault Google Drive folder.

The BPI Victory Vault resources are meant for educational purposes only. BPI Victory Vault materials are not downloadable or shareable. Any individual interested in viewing the BPI Victory Vault resources must complete the application in order to request access. We reserve the right to remove individuals from any and all BPI resources in the event of inappropriate use.