Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs is a mother, veteran, foster parent, and advocate running for Congress in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District. With a background as a U.S. Army Tank Commander and experience raising four young children—including children in foster care—Elizabeth’s campaign is centered on service, integrity, community, and fighting for a future where every family has the opportunity to thrive.
The Campaign Manager will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day campaign operations and executing a strategic plan to build a competitive, people-centered Democratic campaign. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and deeply committed to Democratic values and electing leaders who put people first.
This is a senior-level role requiring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage a fast-moving, multifaceted campaign.
Develop and implement the campaign’s strategic plan, including field, communications, digital, and fundraising components
Manage daily campaign operations and ensure the candidate’s time is used effectively
Recruit, train, and manage campaign staff, interns, and volunteers
Oversee fundraising efforts in partnership with the Finance Director, including call time, events, and donor outreach
Coordinate with consultants, partners, and stakeholders
Lead voter-contact programs and oversee data tracking and reporting
Support message development, press coordination, and rapid response
Ensure compliance with FEC regulations and reporting
Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and local Democratic committees
Foster an inclusive, mission-driven campaign culture
Previous experience in campaigns or political organizing (campaign manager, field director, deputy campaign manager, or equivalent experience preferred)
Strong understanding of Democratic campaign strategy, including field, data, and fundraising fundamentals
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities at once
Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience with NGP VAN/Votebuilder strongly preferred
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Commitment to the values and mission of the campaign
Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and references to elizabeth@elizabethforvirginia.com with the subject line “Campaign Manager Application"
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with lived experience in foster care or community advocacy are strongly encouraged to apply.