Campaign Manager

Campaign Manager for Heath Howard for Congress — NH-01

Heath Howard, State Representative and Democratic candidate for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, is seeking an experienced Campaign Manager to lead a dynamic, fast paced campaign through the 2026 election cycle. As the top staff leader on the campaign, the Campaign Manager will be responsible for overseeing day to day operations and driving execution of a winning campaign plan in one of the most competitive districts in the country.

Location: Based in NH-01 (Manchester/Strafford County area); relocation support available for the right candidate

Position Type: Full time, limited duration through Election Day 2026

Salary: $5k+ a month (this is flexible)

Qualifications

Prior experience managing or senior staffing a competitive campaign (congressional, statewide, or state legislative)

Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and a campaign plan under pressure

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Sound judgment and discretion in high stakes, fast moving situations

Experience with fundraising, voter file/VAN, and field program management preferred

Ability to work effectively with volunteers, donors, coalition partners, and the press

Familiarity with New Hampshire politics and NH-01 in particular a plus

Commitment to Heath Howard's candidacy and the values of his campaign

Responsibilities

Campaign Plan: Develop and execute a comprehensive campaign plan covering fundraising, field, communications, and Election Day operations.

Candidate Management: Manage Heath's schedule, ensuring effective use of time for fundraising calls, canvassing, endorsement meetings, and press opportunities.

Fundraising: Build and implement a fundraising program spanning grassroots donations, call time, PAC outreach, and events; staff the candidate on calls and at fundraisers.

Field Program: Design and oversee a voter contact program (canvassing, phonebanking, relational organizing) to meet ambitious contact goals.

Volunteer Program: Recruit, train, and manage volunteers; build a robust volunteer pipeline from local Democratic committees, unions, and grassroots networks.

Communications: Serve as a key point of coordination with communications staff/consultants on press strategy, digital/social media, and rapid response.

Compliance & Finance: Work with the Treasurer to maintain accurate records of contributions and expenditures and support FEC filings.

Staff & Vendor Management: Supervise campaign staff, interns, and fellows; coordinate with outside vendors and consultants (media, digital, direct mail).

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