Michigan House Dems Seeks Campaign Managers
Alexandra Ennis
Democrats in the Michigan House of Representatives currently hold 52 of 110 seats, and are just four seats away from flipping the house in 2020 for the first time in nearly a decade. To that end, the Michigan House Democratic Fund (MHDF) is seeking to add a thoughtful, driven, results-oriented, full-time Deputy Caucus Director to the team.
OVERVIEW
Democratic candidate for the Michigan State House is seeking a campaign manager to run the day-to-day operations of the 2020 campaign, partner with the candidate and other stakeholders to determine to design and implement the overarching campaign strategy, lead and participate in all canvassing efforts, and work with extreme efficiency, intelligent strategy, and tenacity to flip the seat and the Michigan House in 2020.
Job Description
Work with the candidate and the core campaign team to write the campaign plan and budget, as well as develop media, fundraising and field targets.
Work with local, state and national party leaders, labor groups and community activists to secure endorsements, maximize fundraising opportunities, enlist campaign surrogates and build on the already very base of volunteers. This includes calendar management, support in responding to endorsement questionnaires, prepping the candidate for public debates, forums and press opportunities, drafting messages and speeches, and managing relationships with key stakeholders.
Oversee fundraising by planning event implementing tested as well as innovative fundraising strategies
Maintain the candidate and campaign schedules; enforce critical deadlines.
Manage social media and email program; draft press releases and plan press events; oversee letters to the editor program and listening events.
Run team meetings; oversee kitchen cabinet and delegate responsibilities accordingly.
Manage field strategy, staff (if applicable) and volunteer program, making calls and knocking doors as necessary.
Qualifications
The Campaign Manager should have at least one cycle of campaign or issue organizing experience, and must be dedicated to the overarching values and goals of the Democratic Party. Ideal candidates are former campaign staffers with knowledge of and experience with appropriate strategies for red-to-blue districts, are exceptionally organized, personable, and able to think quickly and act independently.
Schedule, Compensation and Location
Start date is ASAP through November 15, 2020. This position is full time, requiring evenings and weekends. Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes health care and paid vacation. We are predominantly hiring for campaigns in the metro Detroit area, with other opportunities in Central, Western, and Northern Michigan.
Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter, writing sample and location preference to Emily at eecc...@mihousedems.com