Campaign Manager - Scott Sakakihara for State Senate
The Scott Sakakihara for State Senate campaign is seeking a strategic, highly organized, and driven Campaign Manager to lead a high-profile, competitive State Senate campaign through Election Day, June 2, 2026. This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing all aspects of the campaign's strategy, operations, and execution.
This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Director or campaign professional looking to step into a broader management role and oversee a full campaign operation.
A local Councilmember and former Vice Mayor, regional housing leader, US Navy Reserve officer, Harvard-educated lawyer, husband, and father of three, Scott Sakakihara is running for State Senate District 10 on a mission to build a California with real opportunitywhere nobody is left behind.
To apply for this position, please email your resume and a brief cover letter (included in the body of the email) to: taylor.bollhagen@omc.com
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the campaign's comprehensive strategy in partnership with the candidate and senior advisors.
Serve as the central point of coordination across all campaign departments.
Build, manage, and track the campaign budget and cash flow.
Coordinate consultants and vendors, such as: general consultant, media consultants, polling, political, and field.
Initially lead and execute all fundraising and finance operations, including call time, donor outreach, fundraising events, and goal-setting.
In coordination with the general consultant, oversee messaging, press strategy, and earned and paid media efforts, maintaining message discipline.
Lead the campaign's efforts in the California Democratic Party delegate endorsing process, including tracking outreach, managing communications, and ensuring timely follow-up.
In partnership with the general consultant, build, oversee, and manage the campaign's field program, including hiring and supervising field staff and vendors.
Hire, manage, and support campaign staff.
Qualifications
Prior campaign experience, preferably in competitive races.
Strong organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage budgets, staff, and consultants, with prior experience a plus.
Strong understanding of campaign finance and political campaign operations.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with long and irregular hours.
Nice to have: experience with digital strategy, content creation, and video-based communications.
Compensation
Competitive salary guaranteed through Election Day.
Opportunity to lead a high-visibility, impactful State Senate campaign, and create meaningful connections inside California politics.