Description
Primary Election: March 3, 2026
Start: ASAP (target: week of Jan 13) through March 3, 2026
Compensation: $6,000–$8,000 total (based on experience; structured for fast start)
Location: Eastern NC area (more info upon resume submission) — on-site, daily field presence required (housing support available)
The Opportunity
This is a short, high-impact sprint in a district where elections are decided on the margins. In 2024, this seat was decided by 461 votes.
We’re running a disciplined, caucus-backed campaign focused on cost of living, schools/workforce, and public safety — less noise, more delivery.
Why we’re hiring fast: We had management support lined up, but it fell through due to a family situation. We need an experienced operator who can step in immediately, stabilize execution, and drive a clean plan to Election Day.
Best fit for this role: a proven manager/field lead who’s calm under pressure, loves clear goals, and can run a lean operation without drama.
What You’ll Own (Day-to-Day)
You’ll run the campaign’s execution for the primary: field plan, schedule, accountability, and the daily cadence that turns strategy into votes. You’ll be empowered to make decisions, set priorities, and keep the campaign moving — working in close partnership with the candidate and a team of very experienced and competitive consultants.
Core Responsibilities
Field + GOTV
Build and execute an 8-week field plan focused on turnout + persuasion.
Manage daily/weekly goals: doors, phones, IDs, volunteer shifts, early vote, and Election Day operations.
Run “tight loop” management: scripts, turf, data hygiene, and nightly reporting.
Team + Operations
Coordinate staff/consultants (field support, comms, data, compliance/vendor partners).
Run the campaign calendar: candidate time allocation, canvass schedule, events, forums, call time blocks.
Keep systems clean: VAN universes, miniVAN/VAN notes, volunteer onboarding, packet prep, materials.
Fundraising Execution (Managerial)
Manage call time like a machine: daily lists, briefs, follow-ups, tracking next steps.
Coordinate with finance/compliance vendors and consultants to keep fundraising moving fast and clean.
Ensure the campaign hits weekly fundraising activity targets (dials, connects, pledges) and converts.
Strategic Adjustments
Use field data + early vote returns + what you’re hearing at doors to reallocate time and resources.
Monitor opponent activity and recommend counter-moves (field, message, surrogate deployment).
What Success Looks Like
By the end of Week 1, you have:
- A clear 8-week plan with weekly targets (contacts, IDs, volunteer shifts, call time blocks).
- A working daily cadence (standup, nightly numbers, weekly plan review).
- A GOTV framework (early vote plan + Election Day staffing/locations + chase plan).
By Election Day, you’ve delivered:
- A disciplined, high-contact program that maximizes turnout and minimizes wasted effort.
A clean, staffed GOTV operation with scripts, turfs, visibility, and accountability.
What We Already Have
- Candidate with deep local roots and strong work ethic (will follow the plan and do the work).
- VAN/VoteBuilder access and targeting support.
- Comms + data support available (and compliance handled by a professional firm).
- Core campaign assets (bio, messaging framework, collateral in progress).
- A race that can be won with execution and urgency.
Qualifications
Required:
At least 2 cycles in a senior role (Campaign Manager, Field Director, Senior Organizer, Deputy) on competitive races.
Demonstrated ability to hit voter contact goals (doors/phones/texts) and run a clean GOTV.
Comfort with VAN/VoteBuilder (universes, data entry standards, reporting).
Strong schedule discipline: you can protect call time and field time without getting distracted.
Available full-time through March 3; on-site presence is non-negotiable.
Strongly Preferred:
North Carolina experience and/or familiarity with rural-metro county dynamics.
Experience managing consultants and a volunteer-heavy program.
Primary experience (low-turnout, high-persuasion environments).
Ability to transition into a General Election CM role (contingent on performance and campaign needs).
Compensation & Logistics
$6,000–$8.000 total (based on experience; discuss structure for immediate start).
Mileage reimbursement for campaign travel.
Housing support may be available for non-local hires.
Schedule is intensive and field-driven (expect nights/weekends; flex time when possible).
How to Apply (Fast Process)
Please include:
Resume (or short work history)
2–3 references from campaigns (supervisors preferred)
A short note answering:
What’s the most challenging field/GOTV problem you’ve solved, and what did you do in the first 72 hours?
What does your daily management cadence look like on a short timeline?
Are you able to be on-site in Nash County starting immediately?
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. We will move quickly.
Requirements
What You’ll Own (Day-to-Day)
You’ll run the campaign’s execution for the primary: field plan, schedule, accountability, and the daily cadence that turns strategy into votes. You’ll be empowered to make decisions, set priorities, and keep the campaign moving — working in close partnership with the candidate and a team of very experienced and competitive consultants.
Core Responsibilities
Field + GOTV
Build and execute an 8-week field plan focused on turnout + persuasion.
Manage daily/weekly goals: doors, phones, IDs, volunteer shifts, early vote, and Election Day operations.
Run “tight loop” management: scripts, turf, data hygiene, and nightly reporting.
Team + Operations
Coordinate staff/consultants (field support, comms, data, compliance/vendor partners).
Run the campaign calendar: candidate time allocation, canvass schedule, events, forums, call time blocks.
Keep systems clean: VAN universes, miniVAN/VAN notes, volunteer onboarding, packet prep, materials.
Fundraising Execution (Managerial)
Manage call time like a machine: daily lists, briefs, follow-ups, tracking next steps.
Coordinate with finance/compliance vendors and consultants to keep fundraising moving fast and clean.
Ensure the campaign hits weekly fundraising activity targets (dials, connects, pledges) and converts.
Strategic Adjustments
Use field data + early vote returns + what you’re hearing at doors to reallocate time and resources.
Monitor opponent activity and recommend counter-moves (field, message, surrogate deployment).
