Hiring: Campaign manager needed for a progressive candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates in the Richmond area

[Christian Perkins]

An insurgent-style progressive candidate in the Richmond area is seeking a self-driven, passionate manager for his campaign for the Virginia House of Delegates. This candidate is running on an anti-corporate, environmental and criminal justice reform platform and needs a seasoned manager to coordinate field, fundraising, and communications efforts. 

This position begins immediately and will run through the June 8th primary. Remote start is possible with notice with the expectation to be based in the Richmond area on a fairly quick timeline.

Primary Duties Include:

• Preparing for and running call time with the candidate

• Writing and posting social media posts

• Managing the candidate’s volunteer team

• Helping refine messaging and platform points

• Managing community outreach efforts with the goal of building a diverse political coalition

• Maintaining a campaign budget

• Overseeing the execution of a robust field program

Desired Experience/Qualifications:

• Previous fundraising experience highly desired

• Excellent organizational skills, the ability to accomplish short and long term goals

• The ability manage a large, diverse team of volunteers

• Previous experience working on an insurgent-style campaign is a plus

• Familiarity with Virginia progressive politics 

• The ability to work campaign hours, including weekends and evenings

Compensation: Salary for this position is $4,000 per month

Interested individuals should send a resume and cover letter to benhim...@gmail.com