Position Description: Campaign Manager
The Committee to Elect Alan Joseph District Attorney is looking for a Campaign Manager to work with Alan Joseph, Democratic candidate for District Attorney of Orange County New York for the November 2025 election cycle.
The Campaign Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions of the campaign and successful implementation of the campaign plan.
Compensation: An agreed upon percentage of monies raised through campaign fundraising events commensurate with experience.
This is a limited duration position.
Qualifications:
Strong understanding of political issues and the electoral process;
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines;
Great communication skills, both written and verbal;
Strong networking skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of people;
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment;
Ability to work effectively and tactfully with the public;
Experience with political campaigns, in a paid or volunteer capacity, preferred;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Campaign Plan: Work with the candidate and the committee to draft and implement a winning campaign plan that outlines the campaign’s efforts through Election Day, including fundraising, canvassing, phone banking, volunteer recruitment, district outreach and local media relations.
Candidate Management: Manage the candidate’s time by scheduling times for canvassing, fundraising calls, lobby calls and endorsement interviews. Keep the candidate
on schedule and on task. Always make sure the candidate has the preparation and information needed to succeed.
Fundraising Plan: Draft and implement a fundraising plan that relies on direct mail solicitations, candidate phone calls, political action committee donations, and small fundraising events. Staff the candidate during fundraising calls and at events.
Volunteer and Intern Recruitment and Management: Using the candidate’s personal contacts, county parties, and local connections, recruit, train and manage campaign volunteers and interns. Secure commitments throughout the cycle and assign relevant tasks.
Field Planning and Executing: Work with the candidate and committee to draft and implement a field plan that ensures the campaign meets ambitious voter contact goals.
Communications: In consultation with the candidate and committee, serve as the campaign contact for local and statewide media. Coordinate with the candidate, committee and consultants to draft press releases when appropriate, and prepare candidate for press opportunities. In coordination with the candidate, committee and consultants, maintain candidates’ social media platforms and website. Develop marketing/branding strategy and collateral in consultation with candidate and marketing staff.
Contribution and Expenditure Tracking: Work with the campaign Treasurer to establish and maintain accurate records of bank account, contributions and expenditures, and assist the Treasurer with contribution and expenditure report filings when needed.
Miscellaneous: Perform any other duties relating to the campaign as may be needed or assigned by the candidate.
How to Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to info@alanjosephforda.com.
Please include “Campaign Manager Application” in the subject line.
_We know there are great candidates who won’t fit everything we’ve described above, or who have important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. _