Campaign Manager Needed for FL Congressional Primary

[FL Dem Primary]

Campaign Manager Needed for Progressive Candidate for FL Congressional Primary

DESCRIPTION
Exciting and high energy progressive Democratic campaign in a competitive congressional primary in the Miami metro area is seeking a skilled campaign manager to run a large-scale operation. The campaign manager will oversee all aspects of the campaign, including day-to-day operations, the hiring and management of staff, the coordination of fundraising operations, managing the campaign budget, political outreach, and implementing a comprehensive field program.

REQUIREMENTS

• Manage the campaign team’s execution of strategy and goals to include field, communications and fundraising
• Mobilize volunteers from local organizations and build coalitions with elected officials and stakeholders to support the campaign’s message and goals
• Schedule, plan and build community events with the candidate as needed
• Manage the candidate’s weekly schedule and the daily priorities of the campaign
• Help the candidate to prioritize fundraising and support the finance staff to hit fundraising goals
• Conduct weekly meetings with campaign stakeholders/consultants to report out on benchmarks and strategy
• You must be comfortable on the phone and with staffing the candidate at various meetings and events
• Drafting and sending press releases, serving as campaign spokesperson as needed
• Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate has a proven track record working with diverse communities and partners and empowering them in the decision-making process. They are a self-starter, highly organized, and have great communication skills. The campaign manager should have the ability to manage many competing priorities, projects and needs through prioritization, transparency, and communication, while anticipating problems and proactively develop solutions. They must work well with a broad range of coalition partners and keep calm under tight deadlines and stress.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of political campaign experience
• Staff management experience
• Experience with fundraising and managing budgets
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet competing deadlines/needs
• Understanding of digital and social media tools used in political campaigns
• Experience working with a diverse group of individuals, from elected officials and community leaders to nonprofit organization staff and volunteers
• Familiarity with VAN voter database and NGP
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; successful at motivating staff to meet fundraising, recruitment and voter contact goals
• Ability to think strategically and exercise a high level of judgement
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, including weekends, evenings, and some holidays
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

COMPENSATION
This is a full-time position to start immediately. Pay is commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY
Applicants for this position should email a resume and three professional references to fldempri...@gmail.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Ideally, the candidate will be able to start immediately.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.