The Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Caucus (SSDC) is the progressive political organization that supports the election and re-election of Democrats in the Wisconsin State Senate. The SSDC is the political arm of the Wisconsin Senate Democrats. It is overseen by Democratic Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein for the 2024 cycle.
Position Title: Campaign Manager
Department: Political/Campaigns
Reports to: Executive Director
Target Start Date: March 2024
Classification: Full-time, in-person
Term: Limited term, through November 2024
Campaign Manager overview:
The Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee (SSDC) seeks Campaign Managers for targeted priority campaigns across the state of Wisconsin. These Managers are be responsible for all departments of each campaign: overseeing staff, consultants, partner organizations and the candidate. Managers report directly to their candidate and the SSDC Executive Director. These are political positions in a collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative environment. The work of all Campaign Managers will require travel, weeknight, and weekend hours.
Campaign Manager responsibilities:
Directly manage a competitive State Senate campaign
Supervise campaign staff, interns, and volunteers
Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, partner organizations and local groups
Develop and execute a fundraising plan, manage calltime and events
Work with SSDC staff and consultants to develop budgets and paid communications plans
Respond to press inquiries, build relationships with reporters as appropriate, work with SSDC staff to implement an earned communications plan, and draft press releases
Manage social media profiles
Draft written content for the campaign
Campaign Manager desired skills and qualifications:
A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of Wisconsin politics and/or state legislative campaigns is preferred
Experience working directly with candidates is ideal
Volunteer management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with Votebuilder, NGP, and ActBlue is desired but not required
Campaign Manager compensation:
$5,000 - $6,000 monthly salary, commensurate with experience
Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision benefits
For medical insurance, SSDC offers 90% employee premium coverage, 30% dependent premium coverage.
For dental and vision insurances, SSDC offers 99% employee premium coverage.
Retirement benefits
Paid sick and vacation time, along with other time off benefits
We value diversity, equity and inclusion. The Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Caucus (SSDC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.