Ed Hermes for Phoenix: Camapgin Manager

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Ed Hermes is a community activist, progressive leader, and the leading candidate for Phoenix City Council in district 4. Ed’s campaign is looking for an organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for progressive politics to join his team as Campaign Manager. This position is through Election Day in November and could extend to a potential run-off in mid-March 2027.

The ideal candidate has previous experience in leadership roles on political campaigns, managing staff and contractors, and is highly organized and communicative.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise staff, interns, and contractors, assigning tasks and ensuring accountability

• Oversee and implement the campaign’s strategic plan

• Prepare and send out regular correspondence to donors, volunteers, and constituents

• Manage the campaign’s budget, expenses, and bill payments

• Oversee and collaborate with consultants

• Monitor all campaign activities to ensure benchmarks are met and make adjustments as necessary

• Support the Finance Director on various fundraising tasks, ensuring financial systems and reporting are organized

• Support the Field Director and provide oversight of field program

• Oversee campaign communications, in collaboration with campaign consultants and contractors

• Oversee internship and volunteer program

• Maintain the campaign calendar and coordinate logistics for most campaign events

• Work closely with the candidate on a day to day basis

• Hire staff and consultants as needed

• Manage relationships with unions and other potential allied organizations

• Run regular campaign team calls, ensuring attendees are providing regular reports and notes are kept

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous political campaign or adjacent experience preferred

• Self-starter who is willing to work irregular hours in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• A person who is highly organized, detail oriented, competitive, and results-driven.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Previous experience managing staff, vendors, and contractors is a plus

• Based in the Phoenix area or willing to relocate