The re-election campaign for Delegate Nadarius Clark (VA-84) seeks a results-driven Campaign Manager to oversee daily operations across political, communications, finance, and field departments.
The ideal candidate is prepared to relocate to the Hampton Roads region. The salary range starts at $6,500 a month and is commensurate with experience. The position also includes a housing and relocation stipend.
Set effort and results metrics for every role and department, and track all weekly.
Identify underperforming tactics early and redirect resources quickly, treating failed tactics as learnings rather than blame.
Build a culture where wins are shared as team wins and challenges are identified, addressed, solved, and overcome.
Ensure fundraising efforts are prioritized, successful, and consistent with the candidate and campaign’s values,working with the candidate, finance staff, and consultants, and maintaining ultimate ownership of the bottom line results;
Develop a finance plan, staff donor outreach/call-time staffing, and track fundraising targets.
Oversee financial tracking, compliance, and daily cash flow reconciliation.
Campaign Strategy & Execution
Contribute to the development of and lead execution of a comprehensive campaign plan with clear metrics across all paid, earned, owned, and field operations through Election Day.
Review performance weekly with leadership and consultants to adjust strategy based on key metrics.
Regularly report overall campaign progress to donors and allies across field, media, and digital efforts.
Field Operations and Voter Outreach
Engage with the community to ensure campaign priorities reflect grassroots concerns.
Execute a GOTV strategy with local partners to maximize turnout and align outreach.
Recruit, train, and manage a diverse volunteer team.
Lead volunteer actions, including canvassing, phone banking, and events.
Drive strategies to maintain strong volunteer engagement and retention.
Track field metrics (doors, conversations, IDs, shifts) to show organizing progress to stakeholders.
Media and Communications
Serve as primary press contact, managing media inquiries and drafting releases.
Collaborate with consultants to manage the candidate’s social media and website.
Prepare the candidate for media interviews, debates, and public events.
Capture and amplify every candidate appearance across earned, owned, and social media channels.
Campaign Manager Requirements
At least 2–3 cycles of electoral campaign experience, with at least 2 complete cycles in department leadership as a Field Director, Finance Director, or Campaign Manager.
A track record of setting goals, tracking metrics, and adjusting strategy based on results.
Leadership experience and practice managing staff, interns, or volunteers.
A reputation for being trustworthy, taking responsibility, growing and learning, and bringing out the best in others.
Plans to live in Suffolk, VA or 10 miles outside of Suffolk full-time for the duration of the campaign.
Daily access to a car, cellphone, and laptop with wifi.