Position Availability: Immediately
Campaign Coordinator/Manager Job Description: Campaign Coordinator/Manager for a progressive incumbent representing Texas House District 45 (Hays and Blanco Counties). Dependent upon previous experience and skills the applicant may be considered for either a Campaign Coordinator position, which would be the only full-time position through the March primary, or a permanent Campaign Manager position. If hired at the Campaign Coordinator level, after the primary the position will either be elevated to Campaign Manager or transitioned to another full-time position, depending on performance. If hired at the Campaign Manager level, the position will be consistent through the general election in November.
Location: Applicant must be able to travel throughout Hays and Blanco Counties, as well as to the Austin area occasionally.
Responsibilities: The Campaign Coordinator/Manager will lead the candidate's campaign team overseeing, but not limited to, the following:
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● Formulating, managing, and executing a campaign plan.
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● Coordinating the day-to-day operations of the campaign.
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● Creating and monitoring the campaign's use of social media in order to maximize impact and reach.
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● Defining roles and negotiating contracts with vendors, consultants, and staff.
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● Assisting the coordination and implementation of all fundraising operations.
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● The creation and implementation of the campaign budget.
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● The hiring and management of campaign staff.
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● Maintaining and fostering relationships with constituents and stakeholders.
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● Other duties as assigned.
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● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
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● Proficient in Google Suite.
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● Ability to learn new technological platforms. (We currently use Wix, Microsoft Office, Google Suite,
VAN, Slack, NGP, Adobe Suite, Canva, Mailchimp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tweetdeck.)
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● Strong written communication skills.
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● Excellent attention to details and highly organized.
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● Strong time management skills and ability to manage shifting priorities.
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● Ability to problem solve.
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● Willingness to learn and ask questions.
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● Ability to work both alone and as a member of a team.
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● Reliable transportation.
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● Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
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● Demonstrated commitment to progressive politics.
- Unimpeachable personal ethics.
Preferred Qualifications: ( Applicants at the campaign manager level should have at least half of these.)
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● 2+ cycles of campaign management experience.
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● Experience managing staff.
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● Experience working with candidates and/or officeholders one-on-one and prioritizing their time.
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● Proven record in coalition building, grassroots, or field campaign organizing.
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● Existing relationships with advocacy groups and members of the Texas Democratic Coalition.
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● Knowledge of NGP and VAN.
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● Working knowledge of state campaign and ethics finance law.
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● Strong oral communication skills.
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● Knowledge of House District 45.
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● Knowledge of state-level politics in Texas.
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● Living currently or previously in House District 45.
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● Spanish fluency.
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● Graphic design skills.
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● Professional writing background.
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● Experience using Wix.
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● Experience with public relations and social media.
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● Experience with email campaigns.
Digital fundraising experience.
Compensation: This is a salaried position. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
To Apply : To apply, please email info @erinforyall.com with "Campaign Coordinator/Manager Application" in
the title along with your cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and three professional references.
Women, candidates of color, LGBTQ-identified candidates, disabled candidates, and others from traditionally underrepresented groups in politics are encouraged to apply.
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