Tim Peck for Congress: Campaign Manager

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Job Title: Campaign Manager

Reports to: Dr. Tim Peck - Candidate

Location: Indiana’s Ninth Congressional District - Travel Required

Classification: Full-Time, Temporary (through General Election Day: November 3, 2026)

Salary: $5,000 - $7,000/month, commensurate with experience

Tim Peck for Congress is seeking an experienced Campaign Manager to lead a growing team of staff and volunteers to victory in 2026!

Dr. Tim Peck is running for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District, located in Southeastern Indiana, with population centers in Bloomington, Indiana, Metro Cincinnati, Ohio, and Metro Louisville, Kentucky. The campaign is focused on the needs, values, and voices of rural communities in an area often ignored by Democrats and Republicans alike.

Position Summary:

The Campaign Manager will oversee field operations, data management, communications, fundraising/finance, and overall campaign strategy to ensure success in the primary and general elections in 2026. The ideal candidate should be:

• An adept manager of people and processes who can effectively coordinate, communicate, and implement campaign strategy;

• A skilled organizer who can build a grassroots operation, mobilize volunteers and communities, and ensure all aspects of the campaign reflect a bottom-up, movement-driven approach; and

• An organized leader of campaign operations, infrastructure, and vendor relationships who can ensure logistical and operational efficiency across a broad geographic area.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience managing a Congressional or state-wide race (2+ cycles).

• Strong project management and team leadership skills.

• Deep understanding of field organizing, volunteer mobilization, and base-building.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Cultural fluency and respect for rural communities and working-class voters.

• Familiarity with organizing principles, digital tools, and voter data (NGP VAN, Reach, Mobilize, ActBlue, etc.).

• The Campaign Manager is required to reside in the 9th Congressional District or in Metro Louisville, Kentucky. Supporter housing is available upon request.

Preferred Experience:

• Ties to the district or lived experience in rural communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Management & Culture:

• Manage staff, interns, and volunteers with care, clarity, and an eye towards growth.

• Hire and supervise campaign staff, fellows, and interns.

• Foster a collaborative team culture that reflects integrity, humility, and deep respect for the community.

• Support staff and volunteers with coaching, feedback, and development.

• Conduct weekly check-ins with senior staff.

• Utilize technology to organize Team Peck across geographically large district.

Grassroots Organizing:

• Recruit, train, and manage a network of community-based volunteer leaders and local county captains.

• Build and scale a rural field program using canvassing, phone banks, relational organizing, and local events.

• Build coalitions with local leaders, farmers, unions, parent groups, small business owners, and community organizers and organizations.

• Ensure the campaign meets ambitious goals for direct voter contact.

• Track progress to goals and adjust plans based on data, feedback, and field conditions.

Fundraising & Financial Responsibilities:

• Oversee a grassroots fundraising strategy focused on small-dollar, recurring donors.

• Manage call time and digital fundraising with an emphasis on community engagement.

• Coordinate virtual and in-person fundraising events with a movement-building lens.

• Manage the campaign budget and work with legal/compliance teams to ensure accurate FEC reporting and transparency.

• Liaise with local and national PACs, labor organizations, academic societies, advocacy groups and other sources of financial campaign support.

Communications & Digital Strategy:

• Partner with communications staff to amplify a compelling, values-based message.

• Ensure digital organizing tools and content (texts, social media, live streams) support field and fundraising goals and bridge geographic gaps.

• Help shape storytelling that centers around our communities and amplifies local voices.

To Apply:

Please send a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to [email protected] with the subject line: Campaign Manager Application – [Your Name].