Tom Perriello for Congress: Campaign Manager

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Former Congressman Tom Perriello seeks a talented, driven campaign manager in his race to bring principled, progressive leadership back to Virginia's 5th Congressional District and secure a Democratic majority in the US House.

Core Duties

The Campaign Manager will partner with the candidate to plan and execute a winning campaign strategy. Core duties include:

• working with the Finance Director to develop and maintain a campaign budget and fundraising plan

• working with the Organizing Director to design and execute an effective organizing plan that combines traditional field outreach methods with more recent innovations in digital and relational organizing

• building a communications team to integrate paid media, earned media, and in-house digital communications to deliver consistent, impactful messaging

• developing and maintaining relationships with local, state, and national partners

• monitoring polling, opposition research, and district dynamics to inform strategy

• hiring, supervising, and mentoring staff to ensure quality, timely work as they develop their own professional skills

• managing the daily operations of the campaign team to ensure we use our time and resources on the work that matters most

Required Qualifications

• a resourceful, agile, and disciplined attitude for strategic planning

• excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills

• sound data management skills

• an eagle eye for detail and efficient workflows

• fluency with some of our core tech tools (GSuite, NGP, Votebuilder, etc.) and eagerness to learn more

• ability to work long hours and meet tight deadlines

• passion and patience for motivating and supporting staff and volunteers

• a sincere commitment to service and community engagement

Desired Qualifications

• 1 or more cycles in a campaign manager or deputy campaign manager role in a race with a similar scope and budget, though we welcome applicants with transferable skills from other career paths

• experience working in Virginia politics and/or swing districts

Location and Schedule

• Start date is flexible. We aim to have a new hire engaging at least part-time remotely in January and in-district, full-time by February 2025.

Compensation

• Minimum salary of $8,000 per month. Additional compensation commensurate with skills and experience.

• This position will be eligible for a $300 monthly reimbursement for health insurance expenses, if desired.

• Supporter housing is available.

Application

A brief application is available online here. Strong applicants will be invited to complete some brief written questions and interview. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.