Elizabeth For Virginia : Campaign Manager

Campaign Manager

Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs is a mother, veteran, foster parent, and advocate running for Congress in Virginia's 1st Congressional District. With a background as a U.S. Army Tank Commander and experience raising four young childrenincluding children in foster careElizabeth's campaign is centered on service, integrity, community, and fighting for a future where every family has the opportunity to thrive.

The Campaign Manager will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day campaign operations and executing a strategic plan to build a competitive, people-centered Democratic campaign. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and deeply committed to Democratic values and electing leaders who put people first. This is a senior-level role requiring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage a fast-moving, multifaceted campaign.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement the campaign's strategic plan, including field, communications, digital, and fundraising components
• Manage daily campaign operations and ensure the candidate's time is used effectively
• Recruit, train, and manage campaign staff, interns, and volunteers
• Oversee fundraising efforts in partnership with the Finance Director, including call time, events, and donor outreach
• Coordinate with consultants, partners, and stakeholders
• Lead voter-contact programs and oversee data tracking and reporting
• Support message development, press coordination, and rapid response
• Ensure compliance with FEC regulations and reporting
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and local Democratic committees
• Foster an inclusive, mission-driven campaign culture

Qualifications include:

• Previous experience in campaigns or political organizing (campaign manager, field director, deputy campaign manager, or equivalent experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of Democratic campaign strategy, including field, data, and fundraising fundamentals
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities at once
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with NGP VAN/Votebuilder strongly preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Commitment to the values and mission of the campaign

To apply, please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and references to View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line "Campaign Manager Application". Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with lived experience in foster care or community advocacy are strongly encouraged to apply.