McCartney for Congress (AZ-01)
Phoenix, Arizona
Arizona’s 1st Congressional District is ** the most competitive open-seat race in the nation**—and control of the U.S. House runs straight through it. McCartney for Congress is building a first-rate, disciplined, and aggressive campaign to win AZ-01 and help deliver a Democratic majority.
Rick McCartney is a successful businessman, civic leader, and problem-solver running a people-powered campaign focused on accountability, opportunity, and results. We are seeking an ** experienced, strategic, and battle-tested Campaign Manager** to lead day-to-day operations and drive this campaign to victory.
This is a senior leadership role for someone ready to run a top-tier congressional campaign from the ground up—and across the finish line.
The Role
The Campaign Manager is the ** chief operating officer of the campaign**, responsible for translating strategy into execution, managing staff and consultants, and ensuring every department is aligned, accountable, and winning.
This is a ** full-time, exempt position** with a competitive salary and benefits package. The role requires non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends.
Core Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the overall campaign plan, timelines, and benchmarks
Oversee the campaign budget and fundraising program to ensure aggressive and sustainable growth
Directly manage senior staff; recruit, hire, train, and evaluate campaign personnel
Ensure ballot access and oversee all filing deadlines and requirements
Track, analyze, and report campaign goals, metrics, and progress to the candidate and stakeholders
Manage and optimize the candidate’s schedule to maximize political and fundraising impact
Serve as the primary point of contact for consultants and oversee all workstreams (polling, mail, digital, field, communications, etc.)
Work closely with compliance consultants and legal counsel to ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local election laws
Foster a professional, inclusive, ethical, and high-performing campaign culture
Experience & Qualifications
3+ years of campaign experience, with increasing responsibility
Demonstrated experience working directly with elected officials or candidates, including principal coaching
Proven staff management and leadership experience
Strong strategic judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with long and non-traditional hours
Proficiency in Google Workspace
Strong working knowledge of ** NGP, Numero, ActBlue, and VoteBuilder**
Arizona political experience strongly preferred
Strong network in Arizona political ecosystem with PR firms, lobbyists, and officials
Why This Race Matters
AZ-01 is winnable—and winning it changes the balance of power in Washington. This is a rare opportunity to manage a ** nationally significant congressional race** with a strong candidate, clear message, and real path to victory.