The Campaign to Elect Savannah Hughes for Metro Council District 21: Grassroots Campaign Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Grassroots Campaign Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of a small, people-powered City Council campaign. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, self-motivated, and passionate about local politics, community engagement, and winning elections with limited resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage overall campaign strategy and daily operations in collaboration with the candidate

• Direct, delegate, and review tasks to campaign leads, including Finance Director, Field Coordinator, Communication Director, etc.

• Oversee fundraising strategy, donor tracking, and compliance with local election laws

• Manage campaign budget, timeline, and reporting

• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers, vendors, and community stakeholders

• Track voter data, metrics, and progress toward campaign goals

• Prepare the candidate for events, forums, debates, and media opportunities

Qualifications:

• Prior campaign, organizing, or political experience preferred

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment

• Commitment to grassroots, community-centered political work

Compensation:

Competitive and commensurate with experience; flexible and negotiable for a grassroots campaign. Must align with fundraising endeavors.