Campaign Director for New York City Council Campaign - primary 9/12/2017

[Erin Hussein for City Council]

A progresssive New York City Council campaign seeks to hire a campaign manager. The applicant will work with the candidate, volunteers, and consultants to manage the campaign and help with fundraising, communications, media strategy, and capacity building. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, ranging from $3,000-$4,000/month. Primary is September 12, 2017.

Responsibilities

Work with the candidate, volunteers and consultants to run a strong, progressive campaign
Lead communications and media strategy
Help draft and implement a campaign plan and budget
Manage and oversee campaign staff and volunteers
Possibly work with consultants to implement a voter contact and paid communication program
Help oversee phone and door-to-door canvass operation
Oversee campaign fundraising and spending
Manage day-to-day goals and metrics for fundraising
Help build and expand the campaign's email and fundraising lists
Help manage the candidate's priorities and scheduling
Keep the candidate on track, by organizing lists, managing call sheets, and staffing the candidate during call time and canvassing

Qualifications

Unwavering commitment to equity and social justice
Ability to communicate with others across communication styles, learning styles and cultural backgrounds
Strong working knowledge of NYC local electoral politics
Must be detail-oriented and organized
Motivated self-starter who has the ability to work independently
Strong written and verbal skills
Experience on a campaign in at least one election cycle

We invite people of all backgrounds including people of color, women, LGBTQ people, immigrants or refugees, people with disabilities, and low- or moderate-income people to apply for this position. To apply email erinhus...@gmail.com a cover letter and resume. If we schedule an interview be prepared to supply two professional references.