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.