Confidential: Campaign Manager

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A high-level progressive congressional campaign is seeking a strategic, driven, and well-rounded Campaign Manager to lead a competitive open-seat primary. This race will require a sophisticated, disciplined, and fully integrated campaign operation. The Campaign Manager will oversee all aspects of the campaign and serve as the senior strategist and day-to-day leader. They will be responsible for developing and executing the overall campaign plan; managing staff and consultants; and coordinating finance, communications, and field operations to ensure the campaign meets its political, financial, and organizational goals. This role requires strong leadership, sharp political judgment, and the ability to build and manage a high-performing team in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive campaign plan, including field, communications, digital, and finance strategies

• Set and manage benchmarks, timelines, and goals to ensure the campaign stays on track

• Advise the candidate on political strategy, messaging, and day-to-day decision-making

Staff & Operations Management

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise campaign staff and consultants

• Foster a strong, collaborative, and accountable team culture

• Manage campaign operations, including office logistics, compliance, and vendor relationships

Fundraising & Finance

• Work with finance staff/consultants to develop and execute a fundraising plan

• Oversee call time, donor outreach, and fundraising events

• Track progress toward fundraising goals and adjust strategy as needed

• Create and manage a budget

Field & Voter Contact

• Oversee field program, including voter targeting, canvassing, phone banking, and GOTV efforts

• Monitor voter contact metrics and adjust tactics to meet persuasion and turnout goals

Communications & Media

• Guide campaign messaging and branding across all platforms

• Oversee press strategy, earned media, and digital communications

• Work with consultants to prepare the candidate for debates, interviews, and public appearances

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2+ years of campaign or political experience, including at least one cycle in a senior leadership role

• Demonstrated success managing staff, budgets, and complex political operations

• Strong understanding of fundraising, field organizing, and communications strategy

• Experience with voter file systems (e.g., VAN), fundraising/call time platforms, and budget/finance plans

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Commitment to the campaign’s mission and values

Preferred:

• Experience on a congressional or managing a state house/senate campaign

• Experience managing million-dollar budgets

• Experience managing a principal