Manager, Campaign Support and Operations (Temporary)

About LEE

LEE is a nonpartisan network of leaders at all stages of life and career. We provide 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities to support and inspire members to increase access and opportunity in their communities. (wearelee.org)

We are a civic leadership development, membership organization. We equip LEE members with the tools, resources, and industry knowledge they need to take collective action and create change in their communities – whether that’s through policymaking, elected leadership, advocacy, or grassroots organizing. LEE believes that effective leaders who are grounded in their values and experiences can make a difference in their communities.

LEE is an outcomes-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. LEE is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, and to offer generous compensation, a virtual work setting that includes flexible scheduling, and a values-driven benefits package.

Position Summary :

The Manager, Campaign Support and Operations (Temporary) provides critical research and operational capacity to the Elected Leadership team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Candidate Leadership & Strategy, the Manager executes data-driven campaign research, manages operational workflows, and maintains a suite of resources that enable high-quality campaign planning for LEE members. This role is essential for tracking campaign metrics and delivering the tactical supports necessary for candidate success. The Manager, Campaign Support and Operations (Temporary) is a full-time, temporary position for up to 40 hours per week with an expected end date of 11/30/2026.

Due to the high volume of applications, the hiring team will prioritize review of completed applications which includes resume submission and the completion of a short answer question.

Position Location: Flexible

Travel Requirements: 0% - fully virtual

Responsibilities:

Campaign Research & Support (50%)

• Conduct donor research, including high dollar prospects and targeted PAC research

• Track fundraising totals and expenditures of LEE candidates and opponents

• Support Directors of Candidate Development in the creation of high quality campaign plans, including remote voter file and targeting supports for campaigns

• Create targeting reports and data setups for new candidate partnerships

• Provide fact checking, self-research, opposition research, rapid response, and landscape research as requested by the Elected Leadership Team

Elected Leadership Team Project Operations (25%)

• Support both Elected Leadership Team Senior Directors to achieve scale efforts, ensuring candidate supports are available to all LEE candidates

• Manage daily operational workflows by conducting targeted research

• Execute tactical administrative tasks to maintain organizational systems and keep major projects on track

Templates, Guidance, and Resources (15%)

• Develop and update campaign templates, guides, and resources for support of multiple campaigns

• Support the automation of routine tasks by identifying process bottlenecks and assisting in the implementation of streamlined solutions

• Grow our resource library to include more assets for campaign use

Special Projects (10%)

• Engage in team-level, org-wide, or cross-team special projects as assigned by manager or designee

• Provide short-term coverage of other Manager-level duties during a leave, vacancy, or PTO

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate years of work experience (If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree an additional 4 years of relevant experience is required. If you hold an Associate’s degree an additional 2 years of relevant experience is required.)

• 3 years of professional experience, with at least 2+ years of relevant experience including candidate research or campaign experience of at least 1 cycle

• Thorough attention to detail in a fast-moving virtual environment

• Experience with data systems, tracking and analyzing metrics efficiently and effectively

• Team-oriented, flexible professional with a collaborative mindset

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team

• Strong, demonstrated commitment to LEE’s mission, core values, and theory of changes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Voter file experience

• Strong Google Sheets experience or similar for building tracking documents & templates

• Demonstrated success supporting several projects simultaneously with internal and external stakeholders

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• This position is primarily a sedentary role working with colleagues based around the country using remote technologies.

• The person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with staff or access office equipment.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

Application Submission:

Thank you for considering LEE as a future employer, we are eager to review your application and learn more about your experiences and interest in LEE's mission.

We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. Due to the high volume of applications, the hiring team will prioritize review of completed applications which includes resume submission and the completion of a short answer question.

We do not have an application deadline for this position and we will review applications on a rolling basis. For additional information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section on LEE's Careers website : .

Pay and Benefits

The position level for this role is Manager 1 and the corresponding hourly pay range for this position is $31.97-$47.65. Pay is competitive and based upon relevant experience and cost of labor for your location. Learn more about compensation here: Note, this is a non-exempt position where employees are eligible for weekly overtime pay.

Please visit LEE's Careers Website for information on benefits that full-time temporary staff have access to:

• Full-time Temporary:

Physical Demands

LEE is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and operations. As part of that commitment, LEE will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact View email address on jobs.institutedata.com.

A LEE core value is including the perspective of all voices. LEE bases employment and promotional opportunities upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to ancestry, race, gender, pregnancy, age, color, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, religion, creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, political affiliation, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic established under law.