Campaign Manager

Illinois Congressional Campaign Manager
North Shore Strategies – IL-09
Compensation: $7,000–$9,000 per month, commensurate with experience and campaign scope
Start Date: 08/15/2025 - 9/1/2025

North Shore Strategies is seeking an experienced and strategic Campaign Manager to oversee end-to-end execution of Democratic campaign for the Illinois congressional primary in IL-09. The ideal candidates are seasoned professionals with a strong background in campaign leadership, strategic planning, team supervision, and political engagement. This role demands excellent judgment, high-level coordination, and a deep commitment to advancing Democratic values. 

About the Role
As a Campaign Manager, you will be the central figure in driving the campaign’s overall success. You will lead strategy development, supervise department leads (field, finance, communications), ensure message consistency, and maintain alignment with goals and compliance standards. You will work closely with candidates, senior advisors, and the North Shore Strategies team to implement a high-performing, data-driven campaign that builds momentum and wins votes. 

The role can be based in either Evanston, IL or Chicago, IL. Candidates must be able to travel throughout the district. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the campaign plan, including voter targeting, messaging, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Collaborate with the candidate, consultants, and internal teams to set and adjust goals.
• Supervise campaign departments and consultants, including field, finance, and communications.
• Lead a culture of performance, accountability, and clear delegation.
• Coordinate fundraising activities, including call time, events, and digital campaigns.
• Oversee public communications and ensure messaging consistency across media platforms.
• Serve as spokesperson when needed and approve press releases, speeches, and public materials.
• Manage voter contact strategies including canvassing, phone banking, and volunteer mobilization.
• Cultivate political and community relationships with stakeholders, unions, elected officials, and endorsers.
• Ensure FEC and state compliance, oversee operations, reporting, and financial filings.
• Troubleshoot strategic, personnel, or logistical challenges to keep the campaign on track.
• Maintain regular communication with the Lead Account Manager to evaluate progress and adapt tactics.

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing statewide, competitive congressional or local campaigns.
• Able to work on-site at one of the locations listed in this job description
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage large, fast-paced teams and shifting priorities.
• Strategic thinker with excellent organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Strong understanding of campaign compliance, data analysis, and voter demographics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with campaign tools and platforms (e.g., NGP VAN, Google Workspace).
• High level of professionalism, political judgment, and alignment with Democratic values.
• Availability to work long hours, evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.