Florida State Senate Campaign Manager
josh.we...@gmail.com
Campaign Manager
The Florida Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, responsible for running state
Senate campaigns, is seeking a campaign manager for a top targeted race in Florida.
FDLCC will be running an aggressive 2018 political program with the goal of harnessing
the national political mood to pick up multiple seats. National attention is now focused
on Florida's state senate with the prospect of flipping the chamber in sight. FDLCC is
seeking a detail-oriented, professional, experienced manager for this race. Florida's
state senate races cost between $3m-$5m and are similar in size and scope to top
congressional races.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
Campaign Plan: Draft and implement a winning campaign plan that outlines the
campaign’s efforts through Election Day, including fundraising, canvassing, phoning,
volunteer recruitment, district outreach and local media relations.
Fundraising Plan: Assist the finance director in drafting and implement fundraising
plan that relies on direct mail solicitations, candidate phone calls, online fundraising,
fundraising events and small fundraising events. Manage the finance director and
candidate to make sure that necessary call time is being made and that fundraising
goals are being met.
Campaign Budget: With help from the Caucus Director create a campaign budget and
track cash flow. Florida state senate races are usually a joint budget between the
caucus operation and the campaign.
Candidate Management : Manage the candidate’s time by scheduling times for
canvassing, fundraising calls and endorsement interviews. Keep the candidate on
schedule and on task. Always make sure they have the preparation and information
needed to succeed.
Volunteer Recruitment and Management: Using the candidate’s personal contacts,
county parties, and local connections, recruit, train and manage campaign volunteers.
Secure commitments throughout the cycle and assign relevant tasks.
Field Planning and Executing: Draft and implement a field plan that involves candidate,
volunteer, campaign staff canvassing, community outreach, phonebanking, creative
field tactics, volunteer recruitment and confirmation of positive IDs. Some campaigns
will have the resources to hire a field manager, if that is the case in your campaign, the
campaign manager will be responsible for overseeing them.
Press Relations: Serve as the campaign contact for local and statewide media.
Coordinate with FDLCC and consultants in drafting press releases when appropriate,
and preparing candidate for press opportunities.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Office Management: Secure donated, shared or low-cost office space for the campaign,
and serve as office manager for the space. Answer phones and screen candidate’s
email.
Contribution and Expenditure Tracking: Work with the campaign Treasurer to establish
and maintain accurate records of bank account, contributions and expenditures, and
assist the Treasurer with contribution and expenditure report filings when needed.
Website Maintenance: Maintain the campaign’s website so that it serves as a valuable
and up-to-date communication tool, or delegate this task when appropriate.
Needed Skills:
● High Attention to Detail
● Excellent writing skills
● Time Management skills
● Ability to work in groups
● Ability to problem solve and think on their feet
● Team player
● Three cycles of political experience and at least one cycle of management.
To apply please send cover Letter, Resume and 3 References to