Washington State Senate Campaign Manager

[Kathryn Ozog]

State Senate Campaign Manager, WA

Job Description: 

Campaigns across Washington State seek a Campaign Manager to elect Democrats to the Washington State Senate during the 2020 election. The Campaign Manager will be responsible for executing a winning campaign and all the day-to-day operations of the campaign across their targeted Legislative District. Candidates should be motivated, have a good attitude, and be committed to electing a Democrat to the Washington State Senate.

Responsibilities: 

• Execute winning campaign plan which includes schedule management, coordinating political outreach and relationships with stakeholders, working with Washington Senate Democratic Campaign and team of consultants to implement paid voter contact plans, drafting strong written statements on behalf of the campaign, and creating social media content

• Manage robust field program that includes traditional forms of direct voter contact such as canvassing (doorbelling), phone-banking, text-banking, and volunteer recruitment and retention. Campaign Manager will manage team of field staff, interns, and volunteers in addition to participating in direct voter contact efforts. 

• Oversee fundraising efforts by assisting fundraising consultants and campaign team to implement fundraising programs that includes staffing candidate call time and generating and managing fundraising events. Campaign Manager will oversee spending and budget. 

• Community outreach and attending events as a campaign surrogate

Qualifications: 

• Strong preference for previous campaign experience 

• Familiarity with state legislative campaigns

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable participating in traditional forms of voter contact, including canvassing and phone-banking

• Ability to work in a high-stress environment, under tight campaign deadlines

• Capacity to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends 

• Proficiency with computer technology and social media, ability to learn new software 

quickly, and preferably, familiarity with Votebuilder, NGP, miniVan, and Google Drive/MS Office programs. 

• A valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle 

The person in this position must be able to: frequently communicate via an zoom meetings, email, and phone; remain in a stationary position 50% of the time; move for extended periods of time, often in outdoor weather conditions; occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

This is a full-time position through November 2020. Compensation based on experience ranging from $3,500-$4,500/mo. Health insurance provided for those who need it. 

The campaign is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. People of color, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

To apply for this position please send a resume to Nilofar Ganjaie at Nil...@senatedemocrats.org.