Description

Congressional Campaign Manager Job Description

Justice Democrats is seeking seasoned campaigners, experienced managers, and creative strategists to serve as Campaign Managers for races across the country! If you are interested in managing competitive, Democratic congressional primary campaigns, please apply, and a member of our team will be in touch if your skills and experience match one of our races. 

Position Responsibilities

• Campaign Managers will be responsible for designing and overseeing the campaign strategy, partnering with the candidate on their schedule and priorities, and managing a skilled team of staff, advisors, consultants, and volunteers to win the election.
• Management, HR, and Compliance: You will oversee all aspects of the campaign including day-to-day operations, the hiring and management of staff and consultants, the coordination and oversight of departments including finance, digital, communications, field, and operations and compliance. You will be responsible for working with the candidate to build a strong culture on the campaign
• Candidate Management: You will be responsible for coordinating the candidate’s schedule and priorities and ensuring there is clear communication and coordination between the candidate and campaign teams.
• Budget and Finance: In partnership with the Finance Director, you will oversee the development of the campaign budget and oversee all decisions on expenditures
• Campaign Plan: In consultation with staff, consultants, and advisors, you will be responsible for developing a winning campaign plan including a large-scale field and organizing plan. You will be responsible for implementing the plan, including evaluation and revisions as necessary.
• Political Organizing: As part of the campaign plan, you will oversee the political strategy of the campaign, including securing endorsements from individuals and organizations and effectively deploying surrogates. You will also be responsible for completing and submitting all political endorsement questionnaires.
• Partnerships:  There are campaign partners, such as Justice Democrats, surrogates, and endorsers that will provide resources to the campaign. These resources could include financial support, consulting, and field support. You will oversee the successful management of these relationships and ensure the campaign is maximizing the support of all partners. 

Compensation and Benefits Package

The monthly salary range for the Campaign Manager is $6,000 to $9,000, depending on experience and cost of living in the locality. Our campaigns will provide health insurance.

Location

We are looking for campaign managers across the country! Let us know which regions you are willing to relocate to. 

NOTE: Our campaigns are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Ideal Experience, Skills, and Characteristics

• At least two cycles of campaign experience, ideally with one cycle serving in a manager or director role and working directly with a candidate.
• Supervisory experience, including managing staff, candidates, or teams/coalitions.
• Experience designing and managing a campaign plan and budget, including setting, monitoring, achieving strategic and measurable goals
• Experience designing and implementing a medium to large scale field plan including canvassing. This should include experience training and motivating staff and volunteers to meet key metrics to successfully execute the larger plan.
• Demonstrated commitment to progressive values and policy priorities
• Experience with community organizing and movement building
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, especially conflict resolution, listening, and ability to communicate professionally and empathetically
• Skilled facilitator who can lead meetings, strategic planning, and other processes
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to not only stay organized yourself but also to help ensure others are organized within and across departments and strategies
• Comfort and ability to seek support and resources from others, including receiving and incorporating feedback
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Critical and creative thinking skills
• Self-starter with great time management, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Entrepreneurial and resourceful organizer who can build new systems and strategies from the ground up
• Experience using GoogleSuite, NGPVAN
• Familiarity with election compliance law
• Must have a driver license and access to reliable transportation
• Willingness to work irregular hours and weekends