Charlene for Oakland City Council: Campaign Manager

Charlene For Oakland City Council: Campaign Manager

Oakland, CA

$3000 - $5000 (Monthly)

Charlene for Oakland City Council

Campaign Management

Campaign

Senior Leadership (overseeing multiple Department Directors. Ex: Campaign Manager, Coordinated Manager)

Please write a cover letter and resume to charleneforoakland@gmail.com

August 7, 2026

charleneforoakland@gmail.com

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the campaign's field plan, including canvassing, phone banking, voter-contact goals, and volunteer recruitment.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and manage volunteers and neighborhood leaders.
• Organize house parties, meet-and-greets, fundraisers, and community events.
• Track voter-contact, volunteer, and event data and report progress toward campaign goals.
• Manage the candidate's campaign calendar, invitations, deadlines, and event logistics.
• Accompany the candidate to campaign events, community meetings, and endorsement interviews.
• Prepare event briefs, schedules, talking points, canvass materials, and volunteer communications.
• Track endorsement opportunities and work with the candidate on questionnaires, policy research, and interview preparation.
• Coordinate with campaign staff, consultants, vendors, supporters, and endorsing organizations.
• Provide strategic advice and help ensure consistent campaign messaging and follow-through.

Qualifications

• Experience in political campaigns, community organizing, labor, advocacy, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project-management skills.
• Experience recruiting and managing volunteers.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and exercise sound political judgment.
• Strong writing and policy research skills.
• Familiarity with Oakland communities and politics preferred.
• Experience with PDI, VAN, or similar campaign tools preferred.
• Availability for regular evening and weekend work.