Charlene for Oakland City Council: Campaign Manager

LOCATION

SALARY

COMPANY

DEPARTMENT

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the campaign’s field plan, including canvassing, phone banking, voter-contact goals, and volunteer recruitment.

• Recruit, train, schedule, and manage volunteers and neighborhood leaders.

• Organize house parties, meet-and-greets, fundraisers, and community events.

• Track voter-contact, volunteer, and event data and report progress toward campaign goals.

• Manage the candidate’s campaign calendar, invitations, deadlines, and event logistics.

• Accompany the candidate to campaign events, community meetings, and endorsement interviews.

• Prepare event briefs, schedules, talking points, canvass materials, and volunteer communications.

• Track endorsement opportunities and work with the candidate on questionnaires, policy research, and interview preparation.

• Coordinate with campaign staff, consultants, vendors, supporters, and endorsing organizations.

• Provide strategic advice and help ensure consistent campaign messaging and follow-through.

Qualifications

• Experience in political campaigns, community organizing, labor, advocacy, or a related field.

• Strong organizational, communication, and project-management skills.

• Experience recruiting and managing volunteers.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and exercise sound political judgment.

• Strong writing and policy research skills.

• Familiarity with Oakland communities and politics preferred.

• Experience with PDI, VAN, or similar campaign tools preferred.

• Availability for regular evening and weekend work.