Confidential: Campaign Manager

Confidential: Campaign Manager
LOCATION
Fairfax County, VA

SALARY
$7000 - $8200

COMPANY
Confidential

DEPARTMENT
Campaign Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Campaign

JOB DESCRIPTION
A high‑level progressive congressional campaign is seeking a strategic, driven, and well‑rounded Campaign Manager to lead a competitive open‑seat primary. This race will require a sophisticated, disciplined, and fully integrated campaign operation. The Campaign Manager will oversee all aspects of the campaign and serve as the senior strategist and day‑to‑day leader. They will be responsible for developing and executing the overall campaign plan; managing staff and consultants; and coordinating finance, communications, and field operations to ensure the campaign meets its political, financial, and organizational goals. This role requires strong leadership, sharp political judgment, and the ability to build and manage a high‑performing team in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment.

Key Responsibilities
Campaign Strategy & Leadership

Develop and implement a comprehensive campaign plan, including field, communications, digital, and finance strategies

Set and manage benchmarks, timelines, and goals to ensure the campaign stays on track

Advise the candidate on political strategy, messaging, and day‑to‑day decision‑making

Staff & Operations Management

Recruit, hire, train, and supervise campaign staff and consultants

Foster a strong, collaborative, and accountable team culture

Manage campaign operations, including office logistics, compliance, and vendor relationships

Fundraising & Finance

Work with finance staff/consultants to develop and execute a fundraising plan

Oversee call time, donor outreach, and fundraising events

Track progress toward fundraising goals and adjust strategy as needed

Create and manage a budget

Field & Voter Contact

Oversee field program, including voter targeting, canvassing, phone banking, and GOTV efforts

Monitor voter contact metrics and adjust tactics to meet persuasion and turnout goals

Communications & Media

Guide campaign messaging and branding across all platforms

Oversee press strategy, earned media, and digital communications

Work with consultants to prepare the candidate for debates, interviews, and public appearances

Qualifications & Requirements

2+ years of campaign or political experience, including at least one cycle in a senior leadership role

Demonstrated success managing staff, budgets, and complex political operations

Strong understanding of fundraising, field organizing, and communications strategy

Experience with voter file systems (e.g., VAN), fundraising/call time platforms, and budget/finance plans

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast‑paced environment

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Commitment to the campaign’s mission and values

Preferred

Experience on a congressional or managing a state house/senate campaign

Experience managing million‑dollar budgets

Experience managing a principal

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