CAMPAIGN MANAGER (Jackson County, Clay County, St. Louis County)

LeadMO

2 - 10 employees
Central Missouri, Columbia / Jefferson City, Kansas City, Northeast Missouri, Northwest Missouri, Saint Louis, Southeast Missouri, Southwest Missouri, Springfield
Field / Organizing, Human Resources / Administration, Legal / Compliance, Operations / Scheduling
Consultant, Mid Level
Negotiable, Salary discussed during interview

Summary

Organizations and campaigns are searching for statewide talent to usher them through the election season. Are you ready to fight for democracy and help key campaigns make a big impact this fall?

As a campaign manager, you’ll play a vital role in guiding campaigns and candidates to victory. This will involve fundraising support, field implementation, and overseeing day-to-day operations. Strong communication and managerial skills are essential, as is a commitment to progressive change, a solid work ethic, and professionalism. If you’re passionate about seeing positive change in your community and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day campaign operations.
  • Implement aggressive field, finance, and communications plans.
  • Manage candidate call time, donor engagement, and overall budget.
  • Maintain or oversee consistent digital social media presence.
  • Oversee an organization focused on building capacity, though engaging local activists and increasing the candidate’s presence and stature. 
  • Develop a staffing plan and hiring timeline for all necessary campaign roles.
  • Work with the candidate on development and implementation of program, goals, and metrics of success. 
  • Build strong political partnerships with key stakeholders and supporting organizations. 
  • Serve as chief strategist on program development and implementation.
  • Work with stakeholders to help craft and implement a earned and paid media strategy.
  • Interface directly with the candidate on travel and fundraising strategy.

 

*Please note duties vary per campaign. 

Requirements

Requirements

  • 2+ cycles of political campaign management, or 1+ cycle of political campaign management and campaign training intensive with recommendation. 
  • Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and be able to multitask without sacrificing quality of work.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the political climate and issues of Missouri.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Eagerness to engage directly with voters
  • Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment.
  • Understanding of campaign hours and an ability to keep an effective schedule and travel throughout the district as needed.

Desirable:

  • Experience building teams, developing a training program, and setting expectations and goals.
  • Experience organizing in marginalized communities and in communities with low voter propensity
  • Experience working in a high profile race
  • Experience with coordinated campaigns

Apply

To be considered for this opportunity please apply by sending a resume, 1 paragraph detailing interest, and three references in pdf format to hiredup@leadmo.org

Inquiries not in the requested format will not be considered.