Job Title:_ Campaign Manager _
_Application Timeline: _Rolling basis
Start Time:_ December 2024_
Compensation:_ $6,000 /month, full time_
NYC Council Member Shahana Hanif is seeking a full-time Campaign Manager to oversee all day-to-day operations for her 2025 City Council re-election campaign in Brooklyn 39th district. The Campaign Manager will collaborate closely with Shahana and the team to strategize and implement key campaign initiatives related to field operations, fundraising, communications, and political endorsements.
We are looking for candidates with experience in NYC politics, a strong understanding of issues affecting New Yorkers, and a proven track record of managing teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Familiarity with the 39th Council District is a plus. This position is set to start in December 2024 and will run through the primary in late June 2025, with the potential for continued employment through November 2025. This role will primarily involve in-person work, with some opportunities for remote flexibility. As the primary in June 2025 approached, expect a fast-paced environment with occasional long hours.
Responsibilities:
Exhibit strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple campaign priorities effectively.
Oversee and implement a comprehensive voter contact plan with the field staff.
Coordinate a volunteer-led ballot petitioning process.
Manage a complex campaign budget.
Lead Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts.
Oversee all communications, including messaging, press releases, e-blasts, social media, website updates, campaign literature, and graphic design.
Manage endorsements by facilitating survey completion, interview preparation, and post-endorsement coordination.
Recruit, hire, train, and manage the field director, volunteers, and interns and foster team collaboration to ensure a cohesive and motivated campaign team.
Liaise with the campaign’s political consultants and facilitate weekly meetings.
Ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the campaign, ensuring all tasks and goals are met.
Prioritize the candidate’s activities and visibility throughout the district.
Required Experience:
Preferred Skills/Experience:
At least one campaign cycle of experience as a Field Director, Communications Director, or Campaign Manager.
Strong networking skills to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
A minimum of one cycle of campaign experience in NYC.
Demonstrated proficiency with key campaign email, text messaging, and phone banking platforms.
Fluency in Bangla or Spanish.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to Team@ShahanaFromBK.com, using “Campaign Manager” as the subject line.