Description
Rep. Carol Glanville’s campaign for Michigan State Senate District 30 is seeking a full-time Campaign Manager. This is a top tier race in Michigan – a highly competitive seat won by a 400 vote margin in 2022, and the only Senate district won by Kamala Harris currently represented by a Republican. This race will have the attention of the entire state. The best applicants will thrive in fast-paced environments and be excellent communicators and problem solvers. Knowledge of local and Michigan politics is a plus.
Primary Responsibilities
- Draft and implement a campaign plan that outlines the campaign’s efforts through Election Day, including fundraising, voter outreach, volunteer recruitment, and local media relations.
- Draft, implement and track an expense budget to achieve goals outlined in the campaign plan.
- Oversee implementation of a fundraising plan that relies on call time, email fundraising, seeking the support of partner organizations, and fundraising events.
- Manage the campaign team through weekly meetings with the candidate, staff, stakeholders and consultants.
- Advance and staff the candidate for events, including press opportunities.
- Manage the candidate’s time by scheduling call time and canvassing. Keep the candidate on schedule and on task.
- Recruit, train, and manage campaign volunteers.
- Draft and implement a field plan that involves candidate, volunteers, campaign staff canvassing, community outreach, phone banking, volunteer recruitment, and confirmation of positive IDs.
- Draft press releases when appropriate, and prepare candidate for press opportunities.
Requirements
Qualifications
- At least one cycle of staff level experience on a competitive campaign
- Excellent field or finance background
- High attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Ability to problem solve and adapt in a fast paced environment
Physical Requirements
The Carol Glanville for State Senate campaign is committed to being an inclusive organization, supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive. The requirements of this role, related to its physical demands, described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time while operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Must be able to move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Flexibility to work extensive hours outside of normal operating hours.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position while driving or riding as a passenger in a car because occasional statewide travel is necessary.
Salary & Benefits
The compensation ranges from $5,000 to $6,000 per month; commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
This is an on-site position based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Application Instructions
Submit resume, cover letter, and three references to info@voteglanville.com. Include “Campaign Manager” in the title.
