Campaign Manager

The Campaign Manager coordinates all aspects of the campaign including day-to-day operations, management of staff, oversees the fundraising operations, political outreach and ongoing coordination with the candidate. They are also responsible for managing the campaign budget. The campaign manager must have excellent organizational skills, be level-headed, and have good interpersonal skills.

The position is full-time and based in Western Henrico, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all operations of the campaign, including overseeing a team including staff, consultants, and volunteers.
• Establish the campaign’s day-to-day priorities and create metrics for success and progress to-goal across all departments.
• In coordination with team members, create and implement plans for fundraising, organizing, earned and paid communication, and political outreach.
• Manage the campaign’s budget and cashflow.
• Manage the candidate’s weekly schedule.
• Help the candidate to prioritize fundraising and support the finance staff/consultant to hit fundraising goals.
• Conduct weekly meetings with campaign stakeholders/consultants to report out on benchmarks and strategy.
• Must be comfortable on the phone and with staffing the candidate at various meetings and events.
• Drafting and sending press releases, serving as campaign spokesperson as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of political campaign experience (or relevant experience)
• Staff management experience
• Experience with fundraising and managing budgets is a strong plus
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet competing deadlines/needs
• Understanding of digital and social media tools used in political campaigns
• Experience working with a diverse group of individuals, from elected officials to community leaders to volunteers
• Familiarity with VAN voter database and NGP
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; successful at motivating staff to meet fundraising, recruitment and voter contact goals
• Ability to think strategically and exercise a high level of judgment
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, including weekends, evenings, and some holidays
• Experience working in Virginia is a plus
• Experience decreasing the R+XX number or flipping a district is a plus

Compensation:

• $6,000 - $7,000 per month based on experience
• $500 monthly health care stipend

To Apply:

Email resume, three references (with at least one reference being a candidate you worked for), and cover letter to info@salaamforva.com with subject line “Campaign Manager - [YOUR NAME]”.

Interviews will be rolling as applications are received.

Start time will be first week of December.

Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, gender identities, marital status, religions, veterans statuses, and disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity workplace, the Salaam Bhatti for Congress campaign is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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