Melissa Seale for Senate: Campaign Manager

Campaign Manager

Melissa Seale for New York State Senate is hiring a Campaign Manager to serve as the team's senior staff leader and implement the campaign's plan to flip NY Senate District 45 (SD-45). Working closely with Melissa Seale, you will turn strategy into execution and keep the campaign on pace for victory.

The ideal candidate brings the experience, energy, and judgment to:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive campaign plan, including voter targeting strategy, messaging framework, timeline, and resource allocation across all campaign departments.
• Lead day-to-day campaign operations, coordinating all teams to ensure alignment and to meet campaign goals.
• Work with Melissa to maximize the impact of her time and schedule.
• Partner with local leaders, labor unions, and community organizations to build a district-wide grassroots program.
• Oversee campaign budget management and work with the compliance team to ensure timely, accurate public campaign finance reporting and adherence to all campaign finance regulations.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• At least one full campaign cycle.
• Experience in rural/suburban districts, NY politics or SD-45, and competitive races preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and grow teams in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Experience with campaign management tools and voter file management.
• Strong understanding of field, fundraising, communications, and digital operations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends, with ability to travel throughout SD-45.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to relocate ASAP to SD-45.