Hiring Campaign Managers ASAP
Wisconsin's Assembly Democrats are on the frontlines of the fight to prevent Republican dominance in the Wisconsin state legislature. Our success in 2020 means more than just success here in Wisconsin. As a critical battleground state, our Campaign Managers will play a critical role in helping change the course of national politics as well. Our campaign manager's main responsibility will be to effectively implement the strategy outlined in the campaign and fundraising plans that will protect our incumbents and run strong campaigns in offensive districts.
The manager needs to multi-task at all times - supervising the candidate to ensure they are using their time wisely to succeed in getting votes and raising campaign funds, and delegate to and manage volunteer activities. The manager will need to accomplish these goals in the challenging environment presented by COVID-19. Each campaign manager will be assigned to a specific campaign so that they can build an effective relationship with their member or candidate.
Primary Responsibilities will include:
Campaign Plan: Working with the ADCC Executive Director and Political Director, draft and implement a winning campaign plan that outlines the campaign's efforts through Election Day, including fundraising, voter contact, volunteer recruitment, district outreach, and local media relations.
Fundraising Plan: Draft and implement a fundraising plan that relies on direct mail solicitations, candidate phone calls, political action committee donations, and small fundraising events. Staff the candidate during fundraising calls and events. Conduct donor research and prepare appropriate information, track results, and do follow up to effectively execute the fundraising plan.
Candidate Management: Manage the candidate's time by scheduling times for canvassing and other voter contact, fundraising calls, lobby calls, and endorsement interviews. Keep the candidate on schedule and on task. Always make sure they have the preparation and information needed to succeed.
Digital Organizing & Social Media Management: Recognizing that COVID-19 has changed the tools campaigns will use in 2020, Assembly Campaign Managers will be responsible for deploying digital organizing tools to supplement traditional voter contact tactics and will be responsible for the maintenance of all campaign social media channels.
Volunteer Recruitment and Management: Using the candidate's personal contacts, county parties, and local connections, recruit, train, and manage campaign volunteers. Secure commitments throughout the cycle and assign relevant tasks.
Field Planning and Executing: Draft and implement a field plan that involves candidate, volunteer, and campaign staff voter contact activities, employing creative field tactics appropriate for new constraints, volunteer recruitment, and confirmation of positive IDs.
Press Relations: Serve as the campaign contact for local and statewide media. Coordinate with the ADCC in drafting press releases when appropriate, and preparing the candidate for press opportunities.
Secondary Responsibilities will also include:
Office Management: When it is safe to do so, secure donated, shared, or low-cost office space for the campaign, and serve as office manager for the space. Answer phones and screen candidate's email.
Contribution and Expenditure Tracking: Work with the campaign Treasurer to establish and maintain accurate records of bank account, contributions, and expenditures. Assist the Treasurer with contribution and expenditure report filings when needed.
Website & Social Media Maintenance: Maintain the campaign's website and social media presence so they serve as a valuable and up-to-date communication tool, or delegate this task when appropriate.
Direct Voter Contact: As responsibilities allow, the Campaign Manager will be responsible for conducting direct voter contact to both help hit campaign voter contact goals and to develop a greater understanding of the Assembly district.
Needed Skills to do well in this position:
High Attention to Detail
Commitment to winning a Democratic majority in the Wisconsin Assembly
Excellent writing skills
Time Management skills
Ability to work in groups
Ability to problem solve and think on their feet
Team player
Familiarity with political campaigns
Ability to work nights and weekends
When safe, access to a car and available to drive for work
Familiarity with or ability to learn voter and donor database systems
Compensation: This position will be paid $3,500 - 4,000 a month and could include a competitive benefits package including employer-paid health insurance.
To apply please send a short statement of interest, resume, writing sample, and 3 References to Andy Bilyk, ADCC political director, at andyb@assemblydemocrats.com.
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