The retirement of longtime Charleston Mayor Joe Riley this year is going to usher in one of the most competitive Mayor's Races in Charleston's history. A serious candidate is looking to hire staff for this November, 2015 race.
Campaign Manager
The candidate is seeking a Campaign Manager.
Campaign Managers set strategy; draft and execute campaign plans; and are responsible for the overall campaign plan.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Analyze the path to victory and devise a campaign plan
- Hire an experienced staff to support the campaign plan and overall strategy
- Design and execute individualized voter contact programs
- Write, edit and proofread outreach materials including direct mail, press releases, talking points, and fact sheets
- Build coalitions in support of candidate's objectives, including stakeholders, elected officials, opinion leaders, and the media
- Utilize cutting edge voter contact programs including voter file management, micro-targeting, voter ID programs, phone programs, and integrated social media
- Identify and work with media; demonstrate knowledge of traditional and social media
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of campaign management or relevant field, grassroots or organizing experience
- Bachelor's degree - or higher - with a strong academic resume and GPA
- Strong communication, critical thinking, research and interpersonal skills
- Solid research, writing and editing skills
- Detail oriented and a strong work ethic
- Experience working with the media a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience managing voter contact databases a plus
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for the Campaign Managers position, e-mail HiringCHSMayorsrace @ gmail.com your resume and a cover letter.
START DATE
Immediate
This campaign is committed to diversity among the staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The campaign is an equal opportunity employer and takes seriously it's policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.
This campaign and candidate will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.