Description

Red Horse Strategies, a leading progressive political consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Campaigns Director to join our team. A Campaigns Director will be a strong leader who can provide support to our clients, excel when given autonomy over a project, and work well under tight deadlines.

The Role:

• Draft campaign plans; campaign budgets; paid media budgets, including mail, digital, and TV; and tracking documents
• Be an active participant in client calls and meetings, and manage ongoing relationships with campaigns
• Interact with and manage the workflow across all departments on creative items, from mail to videos to brandings, and navigate creatives through external approval processes
• Assist in other projects as needed

Requirements

Skills and Experience:

• The Campaigns Director should have at least 4-6 years of campaign experience. At least 2 cycles of campaign experience should include significant roles overseeing campaign budgets, drafting campaign plans, and either drafting or editing campaign creative; ideally with at least one cycle as senior staff on a campaign team.
• The ability to think creatively about campaign strategy and message is a must
• The ability to collaborate and problem-solve as a team is crucial
• The ability to build strong relationships among a diverse group of people is a must
• This job requires strong proficiency in Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Excel, and VAN, as well as other basic computer skills
• While this is not a job that requires frequent travel, there may be times where the Campaigns Director is asked to visit campaigns, staff shoots or events, or otherwise travel.
• Flexibility is a must, and, while not required, a valid driver's license is a benefit.
• While we are a national firm, this role will involve significant work in New York and the Northeast, and a basic pre-existing understanding of New York/Northeast politics is a plus
• This is an electoral job, and the Campaigns Director must be able to work campaign hours – including nights and weekends
• In order to thrive in this job, the Campaigns Director should be able to execute independent, quality work under tight deadlines, possess strong project-management and time-management skills, and be able to take feedback well

This position has a very generous benefits package, including flexible/remote work location options, health care, 401(k), and flexible vacation and personal time. The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000, annual salary.

We are committed to diversity, not just in the candidates and causes we work for, but in the company we aim to be. All candidates should have the cultural competence to successfully work with diverse groups of clients and co-workers alike. We especially encourage applicants from communities of color, the LGBTQ+ or non-binary community, or disabled communities.  

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter to resume@redhorsestrategies.com and include your name and "Campaigns Director” in the subject line.