[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Campaign Manager - Virginia House of Delegates

April 30, 2019

[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Campaign Manager - Virginia House of Delegates

Campaign Manager Friends of Alex Askew

This is a full-time salaried position with Friends of Alex Askew located in Virginia Beach, VA. The Campaign Manager will be responsible for implementing all campaign strategy as laid out in written campaign and fundraising plans. In addition to hiring and managing staff, the Campaign Manager will supervise the candidate to ensure they are using his/her time efficiently and effectively to succeed in getting votes and raising campaign funds.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Draft and implement a winning campaign plan that outlines the campaign's efforts through Election Day, including fundraising, field, district outreach, and local media relations.

  • Draft and implement fundraising plan for a robust campaign budget that relies on direct mail solicitations, candidate phone calls, political action committee donations (lobby) and small fundraising events. Staff the candidate during fundraising calls and events.

  • Manage the candidate's time by scheduling times for canvassing, fundraising calls, lobby calls, and endorsement interviews.

  • Draft and implement a field plan that involves candidate, volunteer, and campaign staff goal setting.

  • Serve as the campaign contact for local and statewide media. Coordinate with Friends of Alex Askew and consultant in drafting press releases when appropriate, and preparing candidate for press opportunities.

Qualifications:

  • Ideally will have 1-2 cycles campaign experience

  • Must have the ability to manage staff and multiple projects simultaneously

  • Computer proficiency (Mac and PC) necessary to update and maintain databases of activists, committees, and volunteers

  • Experience with campaign technology tools, including NGP VAN or equivalent donor management database

  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet goals and deadlines in a team setting while working independently

  • High attention to detail and  strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills

  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders

  • Commitment to winning a Democratic majority in the Virginia House of Delegates

Application:

To apply, submit a resume with three references to alex@alexaskew.com.

This position is open until filled. Qualified applicants should be prepared to interview as soon as possible. For questions please email the address above.


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