Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committee: Campaigns Director

Campaigns Director

The Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committee (SDCC), a full-time political organization dedicated to building a Democratic majority in the Maine Senate, seeks an experienced Campaigns Director to run an aggressive grassroots operation to help us protect and expand our majority in 2026.
The Maine Senate is a top-targeted legislative chamber in 2026, with a majority that was won by less than 900 votes in 2024. The Campaigns Director will work directly with the Executive Director to develop a field plan, manage paid media programs, implement reporting structures, manage staff, and coordinate all 35 state senate campaigns.
Responsibilities:
Managing a staff of 6-8 Regional Campaign Directors
Drafting, implementing, and executing a statewide field plan
Helping candidates meet volunteer and voter ID goals
Training candidates and campaign teams on best field practices
Working with candidates and their teams on messaging, paid media, and earned media
Helping candidates and campaign teams oversee campaign budgets
Creating a goal-driven and goal-dependent campaign structure for each race
Working with candidates on other field activities, as needed
Any other campaign-related tasks, as needed
Requirements:
2+ cycles of field experience
Experience recruiting, hiring, training, and managing field staff is preferred
Experience overseeing campaign budgets and paid media programs is preferred
Experience managing some aspect of a GOTV operation
Experience targeting and creating persuasion universes based on modeling
Extensive knowledge of and experience working with VoteBuilder (VAN)
Extensive experience with Excel and/or Google Sheets
Good interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and an ability to work independently and as part of a team
Pay & Benefits:
Full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, and dental insurance; sick leave; paid time off; and more. Salary is between $78,000 and $92,500 annually, commensurate with experience. Must be able to work long, irregular hours and travel frequently around Maine. This position will run through December 2026, and employees should expect to live and work on the ground in Maine no later than November 2025.