Job Description
Primary Election: March 3, 2026
Start: ASAP (target: week of Jan 13) through March 3, 2026
Compensation: $6,000–$8,000 total (based on experience; structured for fast start)
Location: Eastern NC area (more info upon resume submission) — on-site, daily field presence required (housing support available)
The Opportunity
This is a short, high-impact sprint in a district where elections are decided on the margins. In 2024, this seat was decided by 461 votes. This is a Tier 1 state legislative campaign in one of the biggest battlegrounds in the country. You'll have the backing and support to flip one of the most winnable seats in the state.
We’re running a disciplined, caucus-backed campaign focused on cost of living, schools/workforce, and public safety — less noise, more delivery.
Why we’re hiring fast: We had management support lined up, but it fell through due to a family situation. We need an experienced operator who can step in immediately, stabilize execution, and drive a clean plan to Election Day.
Best fit for this role: a proven manager/field lead who’s calm under pressure, loves clear goals, and can run a lean operation without drama.
What You’ll Own (Day-to-Day)
You’ll run the campaign’s execution for the primary: field plan, schedule, accountability, and the daily cadence that turns strategy into votes. You’ll be empowered to make decisions, set priorities, and keep the campaign moving — working in close partnership with the candidate and a team of very experienced and competitive consultants.
Core Responsibilities
Field + GOTV
Build and execute an 8-week field plan focused on turnout + persuasion.
Manage daily/weekly goals: doors, phones, IDs, volunteer shifts, early vote, and Election Day operations.
Run “tight loop” management: scripts, turf, data hygiene, and nightly reporting.
Team + Operations
Coordinate staff/consultants (field support, comms, data, compliance/vendor partners).
Run the campaign calendar: candidate time allocation, canvass schedule, events, forums, call time blocks.
Keep systems clean: VAN universes, miniVAN/VAN notes, volunteer onboarding, packet prep, materials.
Fundraising Execution (Managerial)
Manage call time like a machine: daily lists, briefs, follow-ups, tracking next steps.
Coordinate with finance/compliance vendors and consultants to keep fundraising moving fast and clean.
Ensure the campaign hits weekly fundraising activity targets (dials, connects, pledges) and converts.
Strategic Adjustments
Use field data + early vote returns + what you’re hearing at doors to reallocate time and resources.
Monitor opponent activity and recommend counter-moves (field, message, surrogate deployment).
What Success Looks Like
By the end of Week 1, you have:
- A clear 8-week plan with weekly targets (contacts, IDs, volunteer shifts, call time blocks).
- A working daily cadence (standup, nightly numbers, weekly plan review).
- A GOTV framework (early vote plan + Election Day staffing/locations + chase plan).
By Election Day, you’ve delivered:
- A disciplined, high-contact program that maximizes turnout and minimizes wasted effort.
- A clean, staffed GOTV operation with scripts, turfs, visibility, and accountability.
What We Already Have
- Candidate with deep local roots and strong work ethic (will follow the plan and do the work).
- VAN/VoteBuilder access and targeting support.
- Comms + data support available (and compliance handled by a professional firm).
- Core campaign assets (bio, messaging framework, collateral in progress).
- A race that can be won with execution and urgency.
Qualifications
Required:
At least 2 cycles in a senior role (Campaign Manager, Field Director, Senior Organizer, Deputy) on competitive races.
Demonstrated ability to hit voter contact goals (doors/phones/texts) and run a clean GOTV.
Comfort with VAN/VoteBuilder (universes, data entry standards, reporting).
Strong schedule discipline: you can protect call time and field time without getting distracted.
Available full-time through March 3; on-site presence is non-negotiable.
Strongly Preferred:
North Carolina experience and/or familiarity with rural-metro county dynamics.
Experience managing consultants and a volunteer-heavy program.
Primary experience (low-turnout, high-persuasion environments).
Ability to transition into a General Election CM role (contingent on performance and campaign needs).
Compensation & Logistics
$6,000–$8,000 total (based on experience; discuss structure for immediate start).
Mileage reimbursement for campaign travel.
Housing support may be available for non-local hires.
Schedule is intensive and field-driven (expect nights/weekends; flex time when possible).
How to Apply (Fast Process)
Please include:
Resume (or short work history)
2–3 references from campaigns (supervisors preferred)
A short note answering:
What’s the most challenging field/GOTV problem you’ve solved, and what did you do in the first 72 hours?
What does your daily management cadence look like on a short timeline?
Are you able to be on-site in Nash County starting immediately?
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. We will move quickly.