Deputy Campaign Manager / Field Director

About the job

Reports to: Campaign Manager

Location: Bangor, Maine (frequent travel throughout the district required)

Type: Full-time, exempt — through November 2026 general election

Salary: $5,000/month, with the possibility of an increase later in the campaign

About the Campaign
A Democratic congressional campaign in Maine is looking to hire a Deputy Campaign Manager/Field Director for the 2026 cycle. This candidate is running to stand up for working families, bring down healthcare costs, and take on the powerful interests rigging the system against everyday Mainers. This campaign is one of the most closely watched races in the country, and we’re building a scrappy, disciplined team to win it. We’re looking for a hard‑working, get‑it‑done operative who can run our field program and keep the campaign firing on all cylinders.

Position Summary
The Deputy Campaign Manager / Field Director is the campaign’s utility player and second set of hands to the Campaign Manager. You’ll own the field program end‑to‑end while keeping the campaign organized internally, moving the candidate efficiently, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. This is a role for someone who thrives on long days, tight timelines, and doing whatever it takes to win.

Core Responsibilities

Assist the Campaign Manager with daily operations and keep the campaign organized internally

Serve as an internal point of coordination across departments (field, comms, finance, digital)

Track deadlines, deliverables, and follow‑ups to keep the team accountable and on schedule

Manage campaign inventory and logistics (literature, signs, supplies, event materials)

Schedule & Candidate Operations: manage and maintain the candidate’s and campaign’s schedule; staff the candidate at events, meetings, and public appearances, ensuring he is briefed, on time, and prepared; coordinate travel, logistics, and day‑of run‑of‑show for candidate events

Press & Events: organize press conferences and campaign events from logistics through execution; coordinate with the communications team on event messaging, turnout, and press logistics

Coalition & Stakeholder Relations: interface with endorsers, elected officials, and organization/labor leadership; manage relationships and follow‑up with key coalition partners and community stakeholders; help coordinate surrogate appearances and endorsement rollouts

Digital & Communications Support: assist with implementation of the campaign’s social media and digital strategy; help capture content (photos/video) from the field and events

Field Program: build and run the campaign’s field program across the district; deliver and distribute yard signs, palm cards, and literature district‑wide; help recruit, train, and manage volunteers, fellows, and field organizers; help plan and execute canvasses, phone banks, and voter contact operations

Qualifications

At least one prior cycle of campaign experience or a strong organizing/field background

Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities under pressure

Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with elected officials, partners, and volunteers

Excellent written and verbal communication

Familiarity with voter file/VAN, and comfort with data and metrics

Willing to work long hours, nights, and weekends through Election Day

Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel throughout the district

Based in or willing to relocate to the Bangor, Maine area for the duration of the campaign

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to run a field or voter‑contact program

Prior experience in Maine or a similar rural/mixed district

Volunteer management and staff supervision experience

Familiarity with digital organizing tools and social media content creation

This campaign is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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