Democratic State Legislative Campaign: Democratic Campaign Manager (State Legislature)

LOCATION

NY

SALARY

$6500 - $8000

DESIRED SKILLS

Managed Paid Staff

COMPANY

Democratic State Legislative Campaign

DEPARTMENT

Campaign Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Director (overseeing a department. Ex: Political Director, Communications Director)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please email nate@theparksidegroup.com with subject line "Democratic Campaign Manager (State Legislature) Application" and attach your resume and optional cover letter.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Opportunity to run a state legislature campaign on Long Island. You will report directly to the candidate and oversee all campaign operations. The campaign will be highly competitive, so we seek a passionate, driven Democratic operative who performs well under pressure and can multitask.

 

An ideal candidate would possess:

  • At least 2 previous campaign cycles of experience

  • At least one previous campaign cycle at director or deputy campaign manager position

  • At least one previous campaign cycle focused on field/direct voter contact

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Proven volunteer and staff management abilities

  • Very high level of comfort analyzing data and working with databases

  • Ability to work and adapt to fast-paced campaign environment

  • Knowledge of NGP and VAN

 

Responsibilities include: 

  • Supervise staff, volunteers, and interns

  • Create and manage budget for the campaign with outside fundraising consultant

  • Create and manage field/voter contact strategy with Field Director

  • Recruit campaign volunteers prior to hiring of Field Director

  • Develop communications strategy, draft and release content in coordination with outside political consultants

  • Run regular campaign meetings with the candidate, staff, and volunteers

  • Plan and execute visibility events with the candidate

  • Oversee the candidate’s schedule, especially during the summer and fall.