Campaign Manager, Blue Leadership CollaborativeBlue Leadership Collaborative recruits, retains, and develops diverse campaign leaders, with a focus on women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We work with state legislative caucuses around the country to place campaign managers on competitive, must-win races.Individuals accepted into the program will receive:Competitive compensation, financial support, and (in some cases) benefit offerings (including healthcare) that they may be eligible for with our program partnersIntensive and intentional training and leadership development, ongoing throughout the programSupport and coaching during your campaign journeyWe are currently looking for a highly selective group of leaders with campaign experience who are interested in managing and committed to the career path long-term. Starting 3/09/2026, program participants will undergo 6 weeks of intensive training designed to prepare them to manage.
We'll work in partnership with state caucuses around the country to place them as campaign managers on 2026 state legislative campaigns. Finally, we'll leverage our partnerships across Democratic politics to support them landing jobs in 2027 and beyond.Blue Leadership Collaborative is currently looking for amazing future Campaign Managers to help build and expand Democratic majorities.The ideal candidate is passionate about Democratic politics, has at least one campaign cycle under their belts (in any full-time role), and is ready to take on the role of Campaign Manager in a highly-competitive and crucial state legislative campaign.Have you moved up quickly in your role or have you quickly taken on more responsibility on a campaign? Are you a great problem-solver with the ability to handle high-pressure situations?
Are you passionate about this work, highly organized and interested in managing for multiple cycles?We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and can thrive independently with limited guidance. If that is you, then read below!NOTE: You may or may not believe you're "ready" for campaign management this next year. Don't let this stop you from applying!The successful applicant must demonstrate the following experience and skills:Experience working on a Democratic political campaign as full-time paid staff member for at least one campaign cycle, OR one campaign cycle with equivalent additional experience in the political, government, or C3/C4 space.Commitment to managing a campaign through this program for the entirety of the contract (2026)A desire for and commitment to continuing a career in campaign management for multiple cyclesMust have at least one of the following:At least 1 year of experience working with principalsAt least 1 year of experience managing or working with a budgetAt least 1 year of experience managing direct reportsAbility to build trust and rapport quickly with principals and key stakeholdersExperience navigating through difficult situations or conversationsProblem-solving skillsCultural competence, as well as the ability to adapt to different environments and culturesA valid and unrestricted driver's license with access to a car for necessary campaign and/or candidate travel and transportThe ability and willingness to relocate to run a campaign.The most competitive applicants will demonstrate some of the following experience and skills:Experience managing a principal, candidate, or other person in leadershipFinance experienceHas managed a campaign before, at any levelExperience working with partners and/or coalition buildingExperience creating and implementing metric-driven plansThe annual compensation for this program is $78,000.
All selected applicants are required to receive a CDC-approved vaccination against COVID-19 (including any eligible boosters) unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. Selected applicants not in compliance with this policy may be required to wear face coverings.