A community organizer and ER nurse turned progressive, Democratic candidate seeks a Campaign Manager for a primary state senate campaign in the Houston area, position runs through March 1, 2021 with the possibility of extension to the general election. 

Ideal candidate for Campaign Manager will have a high capacity for self management and be able to multitask – ensuring the candidate is using their time efficiently, managing volunteer activities, collaborating with mail and media vendors, supporting fundraising (likely with a finance manager) and performing press relations as needed. The Campaign Manager should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment doing rigorous and rewarding work. 

Job Description

The Campaign Manager will take on the following responsibilities:

Candidate: Manage the candidate's time so it is used the most efficiently for voter contact, fundraising, endorsements, and community events. 

Campaign Plan: Implement a successful campaign plan that outlines the campaign or campaigns' efforts through primary, including fundraising, canvassing, phoning, volunteer recruitment, district outreach, and social media.

Field: Implement a field plan that involves a mix of volunteer canvassers and community outreach. The Campaign Manager will recruit, coach, and manage volunteers for the field with a high volunteer retention rate.  Ideal candidates should be comfortable delegating tasks.

Press & Media: Serve as the campaign contact for media. Coordinate messaging, press releases, and prepare candidates for press opportunities. Manage and update social media presence.

Qualifications and Compensation 

-     2 or more  cycles of campaign experience

 -    Experience working on campaigns with budgets between 350 - 750k

-     Field experience

-      Strong interpersonal and communication skills; excellent conflict resolution skills  

-     Time management skills

-      Ability to multitask

-       Licensed and insured driver, 

-       Negotiations starting at 3.5K monthly, with housing option and health insurance reimbursement 

To apply, please send your resume to info@mollyfortexas.com and 3 references with "Texas State Senate" in the subject line. We are an equal opportunity employer - candidates that reflect the diversity of the Houston region are strongly encouraged to apply. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until ideal candidate is found.