Description

Former Congressman Tom Perriello seeks a talented, driven campaign manager in his race to bring principled, progressive leadership back to Virginia's 5th Congressional District and secure a Democratic majority in the US House.

Core Duties

The Campaign Manager will partner with the candidate to plan and execute a winning campaign strategy. Core duties include: 

• working with the Finance Director to develop and maintain a campaign budget and fundraising plan
• working with the Organizing Director to design and execute an effective organizing plan that combines traditional field outreach methods with more recent innovations in digital and relational organizing
• building a communications team to integrate paid media, earned media, and in-house digital communications to deliver consistent, impactful messaging
• developing and maintaining relationships with local, state, and national partners
• monitoring polling, opposition research, and district dynamics to inform strategy
• hiring, supervising, and mentoring staff to ensure quality, timely work as they develop their own professional skills
• managing the daily operations of the campaign team to ensure we use our time and resources on the work that matters most

Location and Schedule

Start date is flexible. We aim to have a new hire engaging at least part-time remotely in January and in-district, full-time by February 2025.

Compensation

• Minimum salary of $8,000 per month. Additional compensation commensurate with skills and experience.
• This position will be eligible for a $300 monthly reimbursement for health insurance expenses, if desired.
• Supporter housing is available.

Application

A brief application is available online here. Strong applicants will be invited to complete some brief written questions and interview. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• a resourceful, agile, and disciplined attitude for strategic planning
• excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills
• sound data management skills
• an eagle eye for detail and efficient workflows
• fluency with some of our core tech tools (GSuite, NGP, Votebuilder, etc.) and eagerness to learn more
• ability to work long hours and meet tight deadlines
• passion and patience for motivating and supporting staff and volunteers
• a sincere commitment to service and community engagement

Desired Qualifications

• 1 or more cycles in a campaign manager or deputy campaign manager role in a race with a similar scope and budget, though we welcome applicants with transferable skills from other career paths
• experience working in Virginia politics and/or swing districts