SDCC - Campaign Manager

PA Democratic Party; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $6,000–$7,000/mo

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Campaign Committee (PA SDCC) seeks an experienced Campaign Manager for the 2026 cycle, based in Harrisburg, PA. This full-time, cycle-based position requires relocation to the assigned district.

The role oversees day-to-day campaign management, paid media plans, staff supervision, and coordination across media, field operations, and communications. Rolling start in 2025; end date 2026-11-15.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 campaign cycles of experience, including paid communications or campaign management.
• Experience in campaign media planning, vendor coordination, and message development.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Empathetic leadership style that balances accountability with staff well-being.
• Willingness to relocate within Pennsylvania and have reliable transportation.
• Proficiency with campaign tools such as NGP, Votebuilder, and digital ad platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of a targeted State Senate campaign.
• Oversee development and execution of paid communications plans (digital, mail, TV).
• Manage relationships with media consultants and vendors for high-quality paid media.
• Coordinate message consistency across paid/earned media, field operations, and campaigns.
• Supervise and hire campaign staff in coordination with statewide leadership.
• Collaborate with Senate Campaigns & Communications teams on campaign plans.
• Ensure campaigns meet objectives including voter contact and fundraising.
• Maintain accurate data and reporting for campaign metrics.

Skills

Campaign management

Media planning

Vendor coordination

Message development

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Leadership

NGP

Votebuilder

Digital ad platforms

Relocation willingness

Transportation access

Tools

NGP

Votebuilder

Digital ad platforms

Job description

Pennsylvania Democratic Party SDCC - Campaign Manager Harrisburg, PA · Full time

Campaign Manager

Description

The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Campaign Committee (PA SDCC) seeks experienced and motivated applicants to serve as Campaign Managers for the 2026 election cycle. The PA SDCC is the campaign arm of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus, dedicated to electing Democrats to the Pennsylvania State Senate.

These are full-time, cycle-based positions with benefits, based in key districts across the Commonwealth. Candidates must be willing to relocate to their assigned district upon acceptance of a Job offer.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the day-to-day management of a targeted State Senate campaign.


• Oversee the development and execution of paid communications plans, including digital, mail, and television advertising.


• Manage relationships with media consultants and vendors to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of paid media programs.


• Coordinate message consistency between paid and earned media, field operations, and campaign communications.


• Supervise and hire campaign staff, including field and finance personnel, in coordination with statewide leadership.


• Work closely with the Senate Campaigns & Communications teams to develop and implement comprehensive campaign plans.


• Ensure campaigns meet strategic objectives, including voter contact, fundraising, and communication benchmarks.


• Maintain accurate data and reporting for campaign metrics, including paid media performance and spending.

Desired Skills and Experience

• At least 2–3 campaign cycles of experience, including direct involvement with paid communications or campaign management.


• Demonstrated experience in campaign media planning, vendor coordination, and message development.


• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Empathetic leadership style that balances accountability with staff well-being.


• Proficiency with campaign tools such as NGP, Votebuilder, and digital ad platforms.


• Willingness to work long and irregular hours as campaigns demand.


• Access to reliable transportation and willingness to relocate within Pennsylvania.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience managing paid media budgets or working with media buying firms.


• Familiarity with state-level campaign finance compliance and reporting.


• Experience with Coordinated Campaigns.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $6,000–$7,000 per month, commensurate with experience.


• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Campaign Managers will report directly to Statewide Leadership.

Start Date: Rolling, with earliest starts in Ferburary 2025

End Date: November 15, 2026, unless otherwise specified

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Campaign Committee (PA SDCC) is deeply committed to diversity and recognizes the critical importance of maintaining a workforce that reflects our supporters and constituents. PA SDCC is an equal opportunity employer, firmly prohibiting discrimination based on gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.