About Tanya Woo:
Tanya Woo is a community activist and leader best known for her work in the China International District of Seattle. She was appointed to the Seattle City Council and is currently running to maintain her position. The position is at large, and Tanya Woo is excited to continue representing all of Seattle.
About The Position:
The campaign manager is a vital role in the campaign operations. The manager works closely with the candidate to manage their schedule, book meetings and field questions from constituents and interest groups. The campaign manager is also responsible for implementing a robust field plan and working to build a network of supports and volunteers. The campaign manager will work in close proximity with the candidate as well as consultants and advisors to the campaign.
Responsibilities:
▪ Execute the campaign plan including direct voter contact, fundraising, endorsement tracking, and volunteer management
▪ Create and manage candidate’s daily schedule and community outreach
▪ Staff candidate call time, coordinate and organize fundraising events, manage the budget, and track campaign cash flow
▪ Draft campaign emails and event invites and execute a social media strategy while creating regular social media content
▪ Run an aggressive field plan including phone banking and doorbelling to meet respective campaign goals
▪ Commitment to working in-district full time
▪ Recruit, train, and manage volunteers, and possibly campaign interns or other employees
▪ Generate weekly progress reports including number of households doorbelled, total dollars raised, and cash on hand
▪ Develop a system for tracking and completing the endorsement processes and questionnaires and keeping a pulse on the issues facing the district
▪ Communicate professionally and in a timely manner with supporters, volunteers, consultants, and advisors
▪ Help maintain the candidate's motivation and peace of mind
▪ Be comfortable participating in direct voter contact including knocking doors, making phone calls, and attending community events
▪ Communicate to the team in a swift manner when roadblocks to achieving goals arise ▪ Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
▪ Self-motivated and strategic, with experience handling multiple priorities and maintaining attention to detail in a high-stakes, deadline-driven environment
▪ Excellent written and oral communications skills, with a willingness to improve their public speaking skills
▪ Proven ability to engage with communities outside of their own and commitment to creating a more inclusive and representative legislature, aligned with Democratic values
▪ Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills; with a willingness to improve those skills and commitment to build a foundation that allows them to stay organized on the campaign trail
▪ Proficiency with computer technology and social media, ability to learn new software
▪ Experiencing training and motivating volunteers
▪ A valid drivers’ license and reliable vehicle
▪ Willingness to work evenings and weekends
▪ A sense of humor, humility, and work ethic
▪ Desired, but not required qualifications include: Experience with Votebuilder/VAN, proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel and design platforms such as Canva or PowerPoint
Timeline: The Campaign Manager will be hired as soon as possible. The position runs through mid-November.
Compensation: The expected salary for this position is $3,800-$4,500 per month based on experience.
The Friends of Tanya Woo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, people of all ages, and veterans. We are committed to providing equal access to opportunities for all.