Top Incumbent, NC State House, Seeking Campaign Manager

[Drew Ball]

This year, North Carolina Democrats are laser-focused on breaking the Republican’s supermajority in the State House. That will require picking up seats but also protecting vulnerable Democratic incumbents who are holding our toughest districts.

 

A top priority Democratic State House incumbent is seeking a campaign manager to help keep this highly competitive seat. You’ll have the opportunity to live and organize in beautiful western North Carolina.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

Planning and execution

-       Work with candidate and his advisors to create a winning campaign plan

-       Assist the development of campaign theme, brand, issue positions

-       Build a team of dedicated, highly qualified, hard-working staff

-       Establish goals, track progress, manage resources & deliver results

-       Drive the vendor selection process

-       Deliver, or create a system to deliver, high-quality research on opposition, political climate, and developments within the community

-       Approve and often draft position papers, speeches, press releases, Opinion/Editorial articles, position papers, mailings, advertisements, commercials, videos, and a digital presence.

Management and Oversight of Vendors, Fundraising, Communications, Field

-       Day to day management of the campaign, staff, and candidate

-       Facilitate productive working relationship with vendors

-       Oversee Finance Director’s responsibility for financial plan, budget and fundraising

-       Oversee Field Director’s responsibility for volunteer recruitment, achieving voter ID and contact goals

-       Ensure campaign data and fundraising are tracked accurately in NGP VAN/votebuilder

-       Serve as the liaison to other campaigns, outside groups, press, and Democratic Leadership at the county and state levels.  

 

Win by Working Hard and Fighting for Our Values

-       Adhere to the values of a people-powered campaign focused on winning results for all North Carolinians

-       Run a campaign that does not take donations from PACs or corporations

-       Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws

 

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Preferably 2 cycles of experience, and at least one as a campaign manager, finance director, or field director. 
- Demonstrated skill in managing staff and systems
- Knowledge of NGP, VAN/VoteBuilder and other finance software
- Detail oriented, excellent verbal, organizational, written, interpersonal communication skills, and strong work ethic required
- Good time management skills and an ability to prioritize tasks
- Maintain a positive, energetic attitude and ability to work long campaign hours
- Willingness to be part of an inclusive, supportive team that is part of a close-knit family.

 

Compensation: Highly competitive for a state-level campaign and will be commensurate with prior experience and past performance.

 

This campaign is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and women to apply.

To Apply, please e-mail cover letter and resume to dr...@compasspolitical.com