Jason Knapp for Congress: Congressional Campaign Manager

Campaign Manager for Jason Knapp for Congress

Location: Richmond, VA area (with travel throughout VA-01)
Start Date: February 2026
Salary Range: $6,000–$8,000/month, commensurate with experience
About the Campaign: Jason Knapp is a 21-year Navy veteran, former F/A-18 combat pilot, and former NATO Executive Officer running for Congress in Virginia's 1st Congressional District in 2026. VA-01 is a geographically large and diverse district that includes rural communities, growing suburbs, and a significant population of military families.
The campaign is building a disciplined, voter-centered operation focused on voter contact, fundraising, and clear, consistent messaging. The goal is to run a competitive, data-driven campaign through both the primary and general election.
The consultant team is in place. The campaign is now seeking a Campaign Manager to oversee daily operations and execution through Election Day.
Position Overview: The Campaign Manager is the senior day-to-day leader of the campaign and is responsible for executing the campaign plan through Election Day. This role oversees staff, coordinates consultants, manages the candidate's schedule and priorities, and ensures that campaign operations remain organized, energized, and on track to meet campaign objectives.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, politically experienced, calm under pressure, and able to balance strategic decision-making with operational execution.
Core Responsibilities:
Implement and manage a comprehensive campaign plan covering voter contact, fundraising, communications, and field

Translate strategic goals into clear weekly and daily priorities for staff and consultants

Track progress toward campaign goals and adjust plans as conditions change

Manage the candidate's schedule, including direct voter contact, call time, fundraising events, endorsement meetings, and public appearances

Ensure the candidate's time is focused on the highest-impact activities

Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and background information as needed

Travel with and staff the candidate as required

Oversee execution of the field plan, including canvassing, volunteer recruitment, phone banking, and community outreach

Ensure consistent progress toward voter contact and persuasion goals

Track volunteer engagement and voter contact metrics

Coordinate candidate participation in field activities

Coordinate with communications and digital consultants to ensure consistent messaging, branding, and tone across platforms

Support rapid response and message discipline

Monitor performance metrics (engagement, list growth, conversions) and flag issues as needed

Work closely with fundraising consultants to support the fundraising plan and maximize call time effectiveness

Monitor and manage the campaign budget in coordination with the treasurer and consultants

Ensure campaign resources are allocated strategically and responsibly

Hire, manage, and supervise campaign staff as the team grows

Serve as the primary point of coordination for consultants across field, communications, digital, and fundraising

Foster a collaborative, respectful, and accountable team culture

Represent the campaign professionally with endorsing organizations, community leaders, donors, and stakeholders

Serve as a liaison between the campaign, party organizations, and allied groups

Ensure compliance with all applicable campaign finance and election laws in coordination with the treasurer and outside compliance firm responsible for FEC reporting and regulatory filings

Oversee internal systems, reporting, and documentation

Qualifications:
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Strong strategic thinking combined with practical execution

Proven problem-solving skills and sound judgment under pressure

Collaborative leadership style with the ability to manage up, down, and across a team

Prior political campaign experience

Campaign Manager, Deputy Campaign Manager, or senior staff experience on a competitive race

Experience working with outside consultants

Familiarity with VAN/VoteBuilder, NGP, or similar campaign tools

Virginia political experience or relationships