Regional Campaigns Director support and serve as the daily point of contact between a portfolio of Assembly campaigns and the caucus. This role reports directly to the Campaigns Director and the Executive Director, and supports candidates in a region of Wisconsin and manages campaign staff on the ground. The ideal candidate has experience managing competitive campaigns, strong organizational skills, and the ability to exercise independent judgment and hold candidates accountable to their campaign plans.
Job Responsibilities:
Serve as the point of contact for a portfolio of candidates assisting with aspects of their campaign, including but not limited to, canvassing, fundraising, budgeting, event planning, and paid media support, prioritizing targeted campaigns
Holding assigned candidates accountable to their campaign plans, including canvassing and fundraising goals, and reporting to ADCC senior staff and Leadership regularly
Manage weekly conference calls for targeted campaigns in a structured and professional fashion to assist with earned and paid media plans, field operations, and fundraising
Coordinate with ADCC’s mail and digital vendors to help manage the caucus’ buy-in media program and assist with approvals process
Train and coach campaign staff, including Managers and Field Organizers, in collaboration with the Campaigns Director and the Candidate Services Director
Ensure proper communications between campaigns, DPW’s coordinated campaign, consultant teams, and the caucus
Assisting other ADCC staff with fundraising and opposition research, regional and statewide candidate summits and training
Developing relationships with political stakeholders, allied organizations, and local Democratic committees including county parties
On-year requirements include working outside of normal work hours; including canvassing and other election-preparation as necessary.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must be highly organized, able to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple deadlines, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. An ideal Campaigns Director candidate will possess:
At least one (1) cycle of paid campaign management experience required, two cycles preferred
Quick problem-solving skills and solutions-oriented mindset. Must be able to take, give, and implement feedback
Ability to manage multiple projects/deadlines at once and keep calm in stressful situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
Reliable access to a computer and personal transportation is required
Be a representative of the Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee and our policies, including neutrality as directed.
About the Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee:
The Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee (WI ADCC) is the only Democratic organization solely focused on recruiting, training, and electing Democrats to the Wisconsin State Assembly. With new legislative maps, we are fighting for a Democratic Majority in 2024!
Location:
Regional Campaigns Directors must be willing to relocate within their assigned turf within 30 days of start date, unless otherwise agreed to by ADCC Executive Director and Leadership. We are hiring for the following regions:
Western Wisconsin (La Crosse, Eau Claire, Superior)
North-Eastern Wisconsin (Green Bay, Fox Valley)
South-Eastern Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Sheboygan)
Physical Requirements:
The Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee is committed to an inclusive organization supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive at the ADCC. The requirements of this role, related to its physical demands, described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Working from a computer for long periods of time;
Flexibility to work extensive hours outside of normal operating hours;
Statewide travel is expected while following public health safety measures.