Job description

The Race

Lashrecse Aird is a mother of school-age boys, a wife and working families’ champion. She served three terms in the Virginia House of Delegates (2016-2022). The daughter of young working-class parents, Lashrecse grew up experiencing firsthand every harsh reality of income inequality. Her unique perspective and family history have driven her legislative advocacy, earning her a reputation as a courageous and indefatigable champion for social, racial, economic and environmental justice issues.

As Delegate, Lashrecse passed history-making legislation and achieved real results. Now Lashrecse wants to join the Virginia Senate to represent newly drawn Senate District 13, and become the deciding vote to protect reproductive health care access in Virginia. But first, Lashrecse needs to win an incredibly competitive primary against the only anti-choice Democrat in the Senate. Winning requires a strong, well-funded, people-powered campaign. That’s where you come in.

Job Description

This position is an important strategic role with a wide range of responsibilities, serving as campaign manager, trusted advisor, and strategic asset for the campaign. The Campaign Manager is responsible for developing, monitoring and executing the campaign plan; overseeing the campaign budget and cash flow; hiring and managing employees and vendors, and volunteer engagement.

Ideal candidates should have strong judgment skills, be strategic thinkers, highly-organized, efficient, and capable of showing leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Specific responsibilities include:

● Oversees all aspects of the campaign from the early stages through the election. This may mean taking on roles outside the campaign manager, especially before there is a team or role hired.
● Leads all aspects of researching, drafting, and implementing a campaign plan that is inclusive of vote goals, targeting and win number.
● Hires and manages campaign staff. Defines roles and negotiates contracts with all vendors, consultants, and staff including general, fundraising, field, and media.
● Accountable for execution of all members of campaign staff duties and responsibilities.
● Designs and implements the campaign’s fundraising operation and ensures alignment with campaign plan and budget needs.
● Oversees an aggressive earned media campaign and the development of all paid media production, distribution and broadcast (TV, radio, social media, and direct mail).
● Builds coalitions with the DPVA, key coalitions, and progressive organizations.
● Develops a grassroots field organizing plan.
● Manages all aspects of fiduciary oversight, legal administration and adherence to campaign finance reporting requirements.
● Creates a positive, collaborative, safe, welcoming, and inspiring work environment for all.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has a true passion for politics, community impact and building a better future.
Has worked in campaign or finance management on a Democratic political campaign as a full-time paid staff member for at least 2 campaign cycles and preferably 3-5 years of experience on campaigns (or with equivalent additional experience in the political, government, or C3/C4 space).
Experience working in Virginia politics is a plus.

Requirements

● At least 3-5 years of political organizing or finance experience, preferably with campaign management experience.
● A proven track record in coalition building, grass roots or field campaign organizing, financial oversight, and public speaking.
● Experience in coordinating media purchase, production, and media relations.
● Demonstrated fundraising experience and knowledge of campaign funding sources.
● Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities, serve as a team leader.
● Cultural competence, as well as the ability to adapt to different environments and cultures
● Experience with VAN, NGP, ActBlue, Google Workspace AND and other software commonly used on Democratic campaigns.
● Willingness to work long hours and unpredictable hours, especially evenings and weekends.
● A valid driver's license and vehicle/reliable transportation is required.

Location/Other Logistics

It is understood by all parties that this position requires significant amounts of time on a monthly and weekly basis. Campaign managers must have excellent organizational skills, be level-headed, and have good interpersonal skills. MUST be willing to move to the state of VA; this is not a remote work position.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a writing sample. Please do not include a cover letter as those will not be reviewed or factored into consideration.

The deadline to apply is November 15, 2022 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Additional skills assessments and references may be requested during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Policy

The Aird for Senate Campaign provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, hair texture, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, and strongly encourage women, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and all qualified candidates to apply. Aird for Senate’s equal employment opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Aird for Senate does not tolerate harassment or discrimination in the workplace based upon any of the foregoing protected characteristics. In the event an employee or applicant believes that any of these policies may have been violated, he or she should promptly report the incident to a supervisor

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $6,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Petersburg, VA 23803: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Campaign: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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