Texans for Ricardo Villarreal: Campaign Manager

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A progressive congressional campaign in ** South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley** is seeking an experienced and highly motivated** Campaign Manager** to lead all aspects of a competitive campaign operation.

The Campaign Manager will oversee the day-to-day management of the campaign, including strategy, staffing, budget, and execution, and will supervise all staff and consultants. This role works closely with the candidate to implement a comprehensive campaign plan encompassing fundraising, field, communications, digital, voter contact, and get-out-the-vote efforts.

** Salary:** $5,000–$7,500 per month, commensurate with experience

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, or within South Texas

Travel: Regular travel required; evenings and weekends as needed

Reports to: Candidate

Key Responsibilities

● Manage the overall campaign operation, strategy, and budget

● Strategically manage the candidate’s time with an emphasis on donor and voter contact

● Supervise Finance, Field, Communications, and Digital teams

● Draft and post social media content, press releases, endorsement questionnaires, and campaign emails

● Help refine campaign messaging and platform priorities

● Recruit, train, and manage volunteers

● Lead community outreach and field efforts to build a diverse political coalition

● Schedule and coordinate fundraising call time with the candidate and finance consultants

● Maintain and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan

● Build and maintain strong political and community relationships

● Oversee the execution of a robust field and GOTV program

● Perform additional tasks as needed to support campaign goals

Required Qualifications

● Proficiency with campaign technologies including ** NGP, PDI/VAN, P2P texting platforms, Canva, Mailchimp, CRMs, Google Suite, and ActBlue**

● At least one full campaign cycle in a ** management or senior leadership role**

● Experience in grassroots, labor, and/or political organizing

● Demonstrated success mobilizing volunteers and building community leadership

● Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently

● Experience managing large, diverse teams of volunteers or staff

Preferred Qualifications

● Fluency in Spanish

● Experience managing staff or volunteers remotely

Equal Opportunity Statement

The campaign is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.