Melissa Seale for Senate: Campaign Manager

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Glens Falls, NY, USA · New York, NY, USA

USD 5k-5k / month

Posted on Jun 12, 2026

Melissa Seale for Senate: Campaign Manager

LOCATION

Glens Falls, NY, 12801

SALARY

$5000 - $5000 (Monthly)

DESIRED SKILLS

Managed Paid Staff, Managed a budget of $100,000, Managed social media accounts, Written press releases, speeches, or op-eds, Raised to a seven figure budget, Managed email programs

COMPANY

Melissa Seale for Senate

DEPARTMENT

Campaign Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Departmental Staff Manager (overseeing staff within a specific department, and/or reporting to a Department Director. Ex: Deputy Data Director, Regional Organizing Director, GOTV Director)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Email a brief note, resume, and three references to [email protected] with the subject line: [NAME] – Campaign Manager Application. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Melissa Seale for New York State Senate is hiring a ** Campaign Manager** to serve as the team’s senior staff leader and implement the campaign’s plan to flip NY Senate District 45 (SD-45). Working closely with Melissa Seale, you will turn strategy into execution and keep the campaign on pace for victory.

The ideal candidate brings the experience, energy, and judgment to:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive campaign plan, including voter targeting strategy, messaging framework, timeline, and resource allocation across all campaign departments.

  • Lead day-to-day campaign operations, coordinating all teams to ensure alignment and to meet campaign goals.

  • Work with Melissa to maximize the impact of her time and schedule.

  • Partner with local leaders, labor unions, and community organizations to build a district-wide grassroots program.

  • Oversee campaign budget management and work with the compliance team to ensure timely, accurate public campaign finance reporting and adherence to all campaign finance regulations.

  • Recruit, train, and supervise staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

  • At least one full campaign cycle.

  • Experience in rural/suburban districts, NY politics or SD-45, and competitive races preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and grow teams in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

  • Experience with campaign management tools and voter file management.

  • Strong understanding of field, fundraising, communications, and digital operations.

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends, with ability to travel throughout SD-45.

  • Valid driver's license and willingness to relocate ASAP to SD-45.

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