Campaign Manager, Blue Leadership Collaborative

Position: Campaign Manager, Blue Leadership Collaborative

Location: Various locations in Pennsylvania and Texas

Compensation: $78,000 annual equivalent

Contract Term: 3/09/2026 - 12/31/2026

ABOUT US

Blue Leadership Collaborative recruits, retains, and develops diverse campaign leaders, with a focus on women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We work with state legislative caucuses around the country to place campaign managers on competitive, must-win races.

Individuals accepted into the program will receive:

• Competitive compensation, financial support, and (in some cases) benefit offerings (including healthcare) that they may be eligible for with our program partners
• Intensive and intentional training and leadership development, ongoing throughout the program
• Support and coaching during your campaign journey

We are currently looking for a highly selective group of leaders with campaign experience who are interested in managing and committed to the career path long-term. Starting 3/09/2026, program participants will undergo 6 weeks of intensive training designed to prepare them to manage. We’ll work in partnership with state caucuses around the country to place them as campaign managers on 2026 state legislative campaigns. Finally, we’ll leverage our partnerships across Democratic politics to support them landing jobs in 2027 and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

Blue Leadership Collaborative is currently looking for amazing future Campaign Managers to help build and expand Democratic majorities.

The ideal candidate is passionate about Democratic politics, has at least one campaign cycle under their belts (in any full-time role), and is ready to take on the role of Campaign Manager in a highly-competitive and crucial state legislative campaign.

Have you moved up quickly in your role or have you quickly taken on more responsibility on a campaign? Are you a great problem-solver with the ability to handle high-pressure situations? Are you passionate about this work, highly organized and interested in managing for multiple cycles?

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and can thrive independently with limited guidance. If that is you, then read below!

NOTE: You may or may not believe you’re “ready” for campaign management this next year. Don’t let this stop you from applying!

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in Blue Leadership Collaborative’s 4-week intensive training prior to starting in a Campaign Manager role, and attend ongoing trainings throughout the year
• Oversee all aspects of the campaign from its early stages through the election. This may mean taking on roles not typically assigned to the Campaign Manager, especially before there is a team in place. Other roles may include but are not limited to:
  • Candidate staffing at events
  • Fundraising and compliance tasks
  • Communications and press
  • Field and canvassing
• Manage a candidate and their schedule, ensuring their focus remains on the goals of the campaign
• Create and manage the campaign’s budget and cash flow
• Design and implement the campaign’s fundraising operation
• Hire, develop, and manage staff
• Work closely in partnership with campaign consultants and other stakeholders (e.g. Democratic Caucus, various partners).
• Ensure consistent and effective communication amongst both internal and external teams.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Experience working on a Democratic political campaign as full-time paid staff member for at least one campaign cycle, OR one campaign cycle with equivalent additional experience in the political, government, or C3/C4 space.
• Commitment to managing a campaign through this program for the entirety of the contract (2026)
• A desire for and commitment to continuing a career in campaign management for multiple cycles
• Must have at least one of the following:
  • At least 1 year of experience working with principals
  • At least 1 year of experience managing or working with a budget
  • At least 1 year of experience managing direct reports
• Ability to build trust and rapport quickly with principals and key stakeholders
• Experience navigating through difficult situations or conversations
• Problem-solving skills
• Cultural competence, as well as the ability to adapt to different environments and cultures
• A valid and unrestricted driver's license with access to a car for necessary campaign and/or candidate travel and transport
• The ability and willingness to relocate to run a campaign.
• The location of your campaign will be based on BLC’s 2026 partnerships. BLC is unable to guarantee specific locations. Applicants who are selected for the program are expected to relocate to the location of their campaign and will receive a relocation stipend to offset moving costs that may be incurred.

THE MOST COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS WILL DEMONSTRATE SOME OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Experience managing a principal, candidate, or other person in leadership
• Finance experience
• Has managed a campaign before, at any level
• Experience working with partners and/or coalition building
• Experience creating and implementing metric-driven plans

COMPENSATION

The annual compensation for this program is $78,000.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume online at the Blue Leadership Collaborative or Zinc Collective job boards. Only applications submitted through this process will be considered. Please do not include a cover letter as those will not be reviewed or factored into consideration. The deadline to apply is February 13, 2026 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Additional writing assignments, skills assessments, and references may be requested during the interview process.

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at careers@blueleadership.com.

All selected applicants are required to receive a CDC-approved vaccination against COVID-19 (including any eligible boosters) unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. Selected applicants not in compliance with this policy may be required to wear face coverings.