Michael Roth for Congress: Deputy Campaign Manager

Deputy Campaign ManagerMichael Roth is a Democrat running to flip New Jersey's 7th Congressional District; one of the most competitive red-to-blue races in the country. As a New Jersey native and nationally recognized economic leader with deep experience in both the private and public sectors, Michael has been trusted by Senators, Governors, Mayors, and a President to guide America's economy through crisis and deliver results for millions. Now, he's ready to bring that leadership home for New Jersey in Congress.This campaign is running on an actionable agenda to make life more affordable for New Jerseyans on day one in Congress, with a keen eye on how to bring federal resources back to the district to empower working families, and on government accountability and efficiency while serving in Washington D.C.

You can read more about Michael and his priorities here.The Deputy Campaign Manager is a senior role that prioritizes a hands-on, nimble approach to values-driven political, voter, and donor outreach and engagement. You should feel comfortable working as a strategy and operations partner, communicator, organizer, and executor alongside the Campaign Manager, candidate, and team at-large to set, track, and meet goals across departments and stay connected with communities across the district.Key Responsibility HighlightsStrategic OperationsCollaborate with the Campaign Manager to set weekly priorities, track progress, and pivot to meet additional needsCoordinate across departments, consultants, and volunteers to keep operations aligned and moving efficientlySupport candidate preparation for media, events, and public forums through call time, scheduling, event planning, materials preparation, and staffingCommunity and Stakeholder EngagementBuild, pursue, and maintain relationships with elected officials, local organizing leaders, county and municipal Democratic party members, and other community groupsDrive local endorsement outreach and procurementAct as a surrogate for the candidate and campaign in external spacesSet strategic goals and execution tactics to organize team members and volunteers around organizing milestones, like conventions and petitionsGrassroots Event and Outreach SupportCollaborate across departments to provide feedback and align on messaging in the fieldOrganize and participate in voter engagement activities and events that mobilize grassroots volunteer networks to reach voters across the districtDepartment SupportDraft campaign materials and other external-facing communicationsSupport rapid response and earned media moments across the teamStrategize for and staff fundraising effortsYou Could Be a Great Fit If:You've performed in a senior role during at least 2 campaigns and have been part of political campaigns for at least 3 cycles, or bring equivalent experience from high-stakes roles in politics, advocacy, or organizingYou have a strong working knowledge of NGPVAN, Votebuilder, and other digital organizing and project management toolsYou are excited to learn new technologies and teach them to othersYou feel comfortable motivating and organizing large groups of people across multiple skills sets and know how to lead people to exceed goals and expectationsYou have a deep understanding of how campaigns work across organizing, fundraising, political, and digital operationsYou have a substantial understanding of New Jersey politics and networks and know how to mobilize themThe LogisticsReports to: Hilary Caldwell, Campaign ManagerSalary: $6,000-$7,000 per month, commensurate with experienceStart Date: January 2026Term: Full-time through June 2026 (primary election), with the opportunity to continue through November 2026 (general election) if campaign advancesHours: Full-time, evening and weekend availability is required for in-person events and campaign activitiesLocation: In-person in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, with the expectation of working on-site and having the ability to travel within the districtTo Apply: Please send resume and 3 references to with the subject line : Deputy Campaign Manager - {{Your Name}}Applications will be reviewed starting immediately on a rolling basis until January 4, 2026; apply as soon as possible for priority consideration.Final NotesMichael Roth for Congress is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. Don't check every box listed above?

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