Campaign Manager

Dr. Mariah Lancaster for Congress is seeking a Campaign Manager for the 2026 election cycle to manage the campaign staff and consultants through a competitive primary election. The campaign manager should be creative, organized, and a team player. This position is based in the Salem, MA area, and this staffer will be expected to regularly staff the principal in-person and virtually.

Responsibilities

Oversee all operations of the campaign, including managing a team of national consultants and staff, managing the campaign budget, and establishing the campaign’s day-to-day priorities.

Cultivate and manage the execution of messaging, field plan, and voter contact strategy and measuring progress-to-goal across all departments.

Determine the candidate’s daily priorities and set the candidate’s schedule.

Staff the candidate during meetings, events, and travel as necessary.

Build a strong, trusting relationship with the candidate, the consultant team, and other advisors to ensure seamless communication and transparency among the campaign’s stakeholders.

Foster a team culture of inclusivity, collaboration, teamwork, and positivity.

Qualifications

At least 3 years of experience in political campaigns, including at least one cycle as a campaign manager in a federal race.

Strong command over campaign budgeting and cash flow.

Demonstrated experience managing candidates, staff, and consultants.

Strong work ethic and willingness to work weekends and long hours in a fast-paced campaign environment.

Excellent computer skills, especially Excel, Google Sheets, NGP, ActBlue, and VAN.

Compensation

Salary starts at $6,000-$8,000 per month and is commensurate with experience.

Health insurance stipend up to $400, if needed.

Dr. Mariah Lancaster for Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and members of other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.