Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Richmond, VA area (with travel throughout VA-01)
Start Date: February 2026
Salary Range: $6,000–$8,000/month, commensurate with experience
About the Campaign:
Jason Knapp is a 21-year Navy veteran, former F/A-18 combat pilot, and former NATO Executive Officer running for Congress in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District in 2026. VA-01 is a geographically large and diverse district that includes rural communities, growing suburbs, and a significant population of military families.
The campaign is building a disciplined, voter-centered operation focused on voter contact, fundraising, and clear, consistent messaging. The goal is to run a competitive, data-driven campaign through both the primary and general election.
The consultant team is in place. The campaign is now seeking a Campaign Manager to oversee daily operations and execution through Election Day.
Position Overview
The Campaign Manager is the senior day-to-day leader of the campaign and is responsible for executing the campaign plan through Election Day. This role oversees staff, coordinates consultants, manages the candidate’s schedule and priorities, and ensures that campaign operations remain organized, energized, and on track to meet campaign objectives.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, politically experienced, calm under pressure, and able to balance strategic decision-making with operational execution.
Core Responsibilities:
Campaign Leadership & Strategy
Implement and manage a comprehensive campaign plan covering voter contact, fundraising, communications, and field
Translate strategic goals into clear weekly and daily priorities for staff and consultants
Track progress toward campaign goals and adjust plans as conditions change
Candidate Management
Manage the candidate’s schedule, including direct voter contact, call time, fundraising events, endorsement meetings, and public appearances
Ensure the candidate’s time is focused on the highest-impact activities
Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and background information as needed
Travel with and staff the candidate as required
Field Oversight
Oversee execution of the field plan, including canvassing, volunteer recruitment, phone banking, and community outreach
Ensure consistent progress toward voter contact and persuasion goals
Track volunteer engagement and voter contact metrics
Coordinate candidate participation in field activities
Communications & Digital Coordination
Coordinate with communications and digital consultants to ensure consistent messaging, branding, and tone across platforms
Support rapid response and message discipline
Monitor performance metrics (engagement, list growth, conversions) and flag issues as needed
Fundraising & Budget Management
Work closely with fundraising consultants to support the fundraising plan and maximize call time effectiveness
Monitor and manage the campaign budget in coordination with the treasurer and consultants
Ensure campaign resources are allocated strategically and responsibly
Staff & Consultant Management
Hire, manage, and supervise campaign staff as the team grows
Serve as the primary point of coordination for consultants across field, communications, digital, and fundraising
Foster a collaborative, respectful, and accountable team culture
External Representation
Represent the campaign professionally with endorsing organizations, community leaders, donors, and stakeholders
Serve as a liaison between the campaign, party organizations, and allied groups
Compliance & Operations
Ensure compliance with all applicable campaign finance and election laws in coordination with the treasurer and outside compliance firm responsible for FEC reporting and regulatory filings
Oversee internal systems, reporting, and documentation
Qualifications
Required:
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Strong strategic thinking combined with practical execution
Proven problem-solving skills and sound judgment under pressure
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to manage up, down, and across a team
Prior political campaign experience
Preferred:
Campaign Manager, Deputy Campaign Manager, or senior staff experience on a competitive race
Experience working with outside consultants
Familiarity with VAN/VoteBuilder, NGP, or similar campaign tools
Virginia political experience or relationships