Salaam Bhatti for Congress: Campaign Manager

Salaam Bhatti for Congress: Campaign ManagerSalaam Bhatti for Congress is searching for a Campaign Manager to join its growing team working to elect the next Representative in Virginia's 1st Congressional District.The Campaign Manager coordinates all aspects of the campaign including day-to-day operations, management of staff, oversees the fundraising operations, political outreach and ongoing coordination with the candidate. They are also responsible for managing the campaign budget. The campaign manager must have excellent organizational skills, be level-headed, and have good interpersonal skills.The position is full-time and based in Western Henrico, VA.Responsibilities:Manage all operations of the campaign, including overseeing a team including staff, consultants, and volunteers.Establish the campaign's day-to-day priorities and create metrics for success and progress to-goal across all departments.In coordination with team members, create and implement plans for fundraising, organizing, earned and paid communication, and political outreach.Manage the campaign's budget and cashflow.Manage the candidate's weekly schedule.Help the candidate to prioritize fundraising and support the finance staff/consultant to hit fundraising goals.Conduct weekly meetings with campaign stakeholders/consultants to report out on benchmarks and strategy.Must be comfortable on the phone and with staffing the candidate at various meetings and events.Drafting and sending press releases, serving as campaign spokesperson as needed.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:2-4 years of political campaign experience (or relevant experience), including a leadership roleStaff management experienceExperience with fundraising and managing budgets is a strong plusProven ability to multi-task and meet competing deadlines/needsUnderstanding of digital and social media tools used in political campaignsExperience working with a diverse group of individuals, from elected officials to community leaders to volunteersFamiliarity with NGP VAN and ActBlueExcellent interpersonal and leadership skills; successful at motivating staff to meet fundraising, recruitment and voter contact goalsAbility to think strategically and exercise a high level of judgmentAbility to work long and irregular hours, including weekends, evenings, and some holidaysExperience working in Virginia is a plusExperience working in competitive districts is a plusExperience working in competitive Democratic primaries, specifically for grassroots candidates is a plusCompensation:$6,000 per month$500 monthly health care stipendTo Apply: Email resume, 2-3 references, and cover letter to with subject line "Campaign Manager - (YOUR NAME)".

We are moving fast and would like for a candidate to start as soon as possible, ideally by the first week of February. Interviews will be rolling as applications are received.Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, gender identities, marital status, religions, veterans statuses, and disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity workplace, the Salaam Bhatti for Congress campaign is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.