Strategic Campaign Manager for Chicago Mayor Race

The Fairness Project; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fairness Project is seeking a Campaign Manager to join the Chicago-based campaign of Matt Brewer for Mayor. This full-time role begins immediately and runs through February 26, 2027, with a possible extension to April 9, 2027 if the campaign advances to a runoff.

The manager will shape strategy, coordinate with consultants, and oversee operations, schedules, and budgets. Ideal candidates have political, non-profit, or community organizing experience, familiarity with VAN and NGP software,

Qualifications

• 1–2 cycles of political experience preferred; experience in political, non-profit, or community organizing work.
• Native and/or solid experience in Chicago is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall campaign strategy and path to victory in coordination with the candidate and campaign consultants.
• Manage day-to-day operations, deadlines, and goals of the campaign.
• Manage the candidate’s schedule across voter contact, fundraising, community engagement, political meetings, and events.
• Develop and manage the campaign budget, monitor spending and cash flow, approve expenditures, and allocate resources.
• Develop and execute endorsement strategies and manage endorsement processes, questionnaires, interviews, and follow-up.
• Build relationships with community organizations, leaders, and stakeholders to expand campaign reach.
• Prepare the candidate for debates, forums, editorial boards, endorsement interviews, press interviews, and public meetings.
• Establish systems for internal communication, calendars, campaign meetings, reporting, and accountability.

Skills

VAN software

NGP fundraising

Campaign management

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Team leadership

Job description

The Fairness Project is seeking a Campaign Manager to join the Chicago-based campaign of Matt Brewer for Mayor. This full-time role begins immediately and runs through February 26, 2027, with a possible extension to April 9, 2027 if the campaign advances to a runoff.

The manager will shape strategy, coordinate with consultants, and oversee operations, schedules, and budgets. Ideal candidates have political, non-profit, or community organizing experience, familiarity with VAN and NGP software,