Democracy Partners Search Services: U.S. Senate Campaign Manager

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U.S. Senate Campaign Manager

Democracy Partners Executive Search Services is seeking an experienced, strategic Campaign Manager for U.S. Democratic Senate campaign in Kentucky. Statewide experience important, as is campaign leadership, strategic planning, team supervision and political engagement. High-level coordination and a deep commitment to advancing Democratic values important. You’ll lead strategy development, supervise department leads (field, finance, communications), ensure message consistency, and maintain alignment with goals and compliance standards. You will work closely with candidate, senior advisors, and consulting team to implement a high-performing, data-driven campaign that builds momentum and wins votes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the campaign plan, including voter targeting, messaging, scheduling and budgeting.

• Collaborate with the candidate, consultants, and internal teams to set and adjust goals.

• Supervise campaign departments and consultants, including field, finance and communications.

• Lead a culture of performance, accountability and clear delegation.

• Coordinate fundraising activities, including call time, events and digital campaigns.

• Oversee public communications and ensure messaging consistency across media platforms.

• Serve as spokesperson when needed and approve press releases, speeches and public materials.

• Manage voter contact strategies including canvassing, phone banking and volunteer mobilization.

• Cultivate political relationships with stakeholders, unions, elected officials and endorsers.

• Ensure FEC and state compliance, oversee operations, reporting, and financial filings.

• Troubleshoot strategic, personnel, or logistical challenges to keep the campaign on track.

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing statewide Democratic campaigns.

• Able to work on-site in Louisville within a reasonable, agreed-upon timeframe.

• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage large, fast-paced teams and shifting priorities.

• Strategic thinker with excellent organizational and decision-making abilities.

• Strong understanding of campaign compliance, data analysis and voter demographics.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with campaign tools and platforms (e.g., NGP VAN, Google Workspace).

• High level of professionalism, political judgment and alignment with Democratic values.

• Availability to work long hours, evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.

To Apply

Please send résumé and, as a separate document, at least three professional references (References not contacted until and unless you are interviewed and notified) to:

[email protected]