Job Summary:
Virginia House Democrats Campaigns Director
The Virginia House Democratic Caucus seeks a Campaigns Director to play a major role in holding and expanding upon our House majority in 2025. The Campaigns Director ** will serve as a liaison between Democratic House of Delegates campaigns and the Caucus, assisting the Executive Director with the day-to-day support of candidates/campaigns.**
The start date for this role is January 2nd, 2025. This is an ** in-person** position, based in Richmond, VA, reporting to the Executive Director and termed through** December 31st, 2025**.
While the priority application deadline is ** December 13th, 2024**, we will be considering applications on a rolling basis, so those interested should submit their application as soon as possible.
Job Responsibilities:
Work with battleground campaigns to write, implement, and adjust campaign budgets, finance, messaging, and staff plans.
Meet regularly with top targeted campaigns to assess progress and needs, and provide updates and strategic guidance.
Develop and implement tracking systems for field and fundraising on weekly (and eventually daily) basis.
Produce reports on campaign progress for the Executive Director and Caucus leadership team.
In collaboration with other Caucus staff, provide direct resources and support (such as scripts, emails, questionnaire guidance, data, talking points, graphics) to campaigns.
Help to monitor opposition activity and work with campaigns on developing Rapid Response plans.
With the Executive Director, work with allies and partners to coordinate outreach and planning.
Act as the Caucus representative when needed to campaigns and their partners.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum three years experience working on campaigns, including experience with budgeting, fundraising, or candidate management.
Ability to plan, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to effectively communicate with people in a wide variety
of positions.
Ability to work nights and weekends when needed.
Access to a car and available to drive for work.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
Experience as a campaign manager or senior staffer in Virginia
Experience as a campaign manager on a congressional or comparative race
Experience training candidates and campaign staff.
Compensation:
Interested applicants should apply via this Monday.com link with a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references.