Campaign Manager for Tier 1 State Legislative Campaign Primary Sprint; path to Ge

Primary Election:
March 3, 2026 Start: ASAP (target: week of Jan 13) through March 3, 2026 Compensation: $6,000–$8,000 total (based on experience; structured for fast start)

Location:

Eastern NC area (more info upon resume submission) — on‑site, daily field presence required (housing support available)

This is a short, high‑impact sprint in a district where elections are decided on the margins. In 2024, this seat was decided by 461 votes.

We’re running a disciplined, caucus‑backed campaign focused on cost of living, schools/workforce, and public safety—less noise, more delivery.

Why we’re hiring fast:
We had management support lined up, but it fell through due to a family situation. We need an experienced operator who can step in immediately, stabilize execution, and drive a clean plan to Election Day.

Best fit for this role: a proven manager/field lead who’s calm under pressure, loves clear goals, and can run a lean operation without drama.

You’ll run the campaign’s execution for the primary: field plan, schedule, accountability, and the daily cadence that turns strategy into votes. You’ll be empowered to make decisions, set priorities, and keep the campaign moving—working in close partnership with the candidate and a team of very experienced and competitive consultants.

• Build and execute an 8‑week field plan focused on turnout + persuasion.
• Manage daily/weekly goals: doors, phones, IDs, volunteer shifts, early vote, and Election Day operations.
• Run “tight loop” management: scripts, turf, data hygiene, and nightly reporting.

• Coordinate staff/consultants (field support, comms, data, compliance/vendor partners).
• Run the campaign calendar: candidate time allocation, canvass schedule, events, forums, call time blocks.
• Keep systems clean: VAN universes, mini
  
  VAN/VAN notes, volunteer onboarding, packet prep, materials.

• Manage call time like a machine: daily lists, briefs, follow‑ups, tracking next steps.
• Coordinate with finance/compliance vendors and consultants to keep fundraising moving fast and clean.
• Ensure the campaign hits weekly fundraising activity targets (dials, connects, pledges) and converts.

• Use field data + early vote returns + what you’re hearing at doors to reallocate time and resources.
• Monitor opponent activity and recommend counter‑moves (field, message, surrogate deployment).

• A clear 8‑week plan with weekly targets (contacts, IDs, volunteer shifts, call time blocks).
• A working daily cadence (standup, nightly numbers, weekly plan review).
• A GOTV framework (early vote plan + Election Day staffing/locations + chase plan).

• A disciplined, high‑contact program that maximizes turnout and minimizes wasted effort.
• A clean, staffed GOTV operation with scripts, turfs, visibility, and accountability.

Candidate with deep local roots and strong work ethic (will follow the plan and do the work).

VAN/Vote Builder access and targeting support.

Comms + data support available (and compliance handled by a professional firm).

Core campaign assets (bio, messaging framework, collateral in progress).

A race that can be won with execution and urgency.

• At least 2 cycles in a senior role (Campaign Manager, Field Director, Senior Organizer, Deputy) on competitive races.
• Demonstrated ability to hit voter contact goals (doors/phones/texts) and run a clean GOTV.
• Comfort with VAN/Vote Builder (universes, data entry standards, reporting).
• Strong schedule discipline: you can protect call time and field time without getting distracted.
• Available full‑time through March 3; on‑site presence is non‑negotiable.

• North Carolina experience and/or familiarity with rural‑metro county dynamics.
• Experience managing consultants and a volunteer‑heavy program.
• Primary experience (low‑turnout, high‑persuasion environments).
• Ability to transition into a General Election CM role (contingent on performance and campaign needs).

$6,000–$8,000 total (based on experience; discuss structure for immediate start).

Mileage reimbursement for campaign travel.

Housing support may be available for non‑local hires.

Schedule is intensive and field‑driven (expect nights/weekends; flex time when possible).

Please include:

• Resume (or short work history)
• 2–3 references from campaigns (supervisors preferred)
• A short note answering:
  • What’s the most challenging field/GOTV problem you’ve solved, and what did you do in the first 72 hours?
  • What does your daily management cadence look like on a short timeline?
  • Are you able to be on‑site in Nash County starting immediately?

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. We will move quickly.