Lily for Delegate: Deputy Campaign Manager

LOCATION

VA

SALARY

5000 / Monthly

COMPANY

Lily for Delegate

DEPARTMENT

Campaign Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Send your resume to: jackson@lilyfordelegate.com with the subject line “Deputy CM - [YOUR NAME].”

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Lily Franklin for Delegate is seeking a Deputy Campaign Manager in Virginia's battleground 41st House District. In 2023, Lily came within 183 votes of flipping this pivotal seat. HD-41 is highly competitive and is targeted by the Virginia House Democratic Caucus for the 2025 General Election. 

 

The Deputy Campaign Manager must be dedicated to building a deeper Blue bench in rural communities, fighting for marginalized voices, and uplifting women running for office. The Deputy Campaign Manager will report directly to the campaign manager and will be responsible for overseeing field operations and communications as needed. On the field side, this includes executing the campaign’s voter contact strategy, managing and maintaining excellent relationships with partners, staff, and volunteers, and GOTV operations.

 

The salary for this position is $5,000 per month with an additional healthcare stipend. This position is based in Blacksburg and will require travel and a willingness to work on weekends and non-traditional hours as needed. Candidates must have a vehicle. 

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

As Deputy Campaign Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing execution of our voter contact and communications strategy

  • Providing detailed reports to the team and managing operations trackers

 

On the field side, this may include:

  • Recruiting and managing volunteers to mobilize voters

  • Building volunteer and direct-voter-contact events

  • Training and managing organizers

 

On the communications side, this may include:

  • Developing and managing relationships with the press

  • Drafting press releases and public-facing communications

  • Creating content and managing communication on social media

  • Executing other tasks as assigned 

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Applicants must have:

  • Prior experience writing and executing a field plan, including relational organizing

  • Experience drafting communications and working with the press on behalf of a candidate

  • Commitment to racial, gender and economic justice and their intersections, both inside and outside organizations.

  • Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills

  • Solid time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to quickly shift priorities and projects based on the campaign’s needs

  • Experience with campaigns in rural areas is preferred

  • A reliable vehicle

 

SALARY

 

This is a full-time position with a monthly salary of $5,000 and healthcare stipend. Candidates must be willing to travel, work on weekends and occasional holidays, and relocate to the Blacksburg area.  

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The campaign is committed to a work environment that represents the diversity of our community and the Democratic Party. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and gender identities are encouraged to apply.