Description

Campaigns Director 

The Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committee (SDCC), a full-time political organization dedicated to building a Democratic majority in the Maine Senate, seeks an experienced Campaigns Director to run an aggressive grassroots operation to help us protect and expand our majority in 2026. 

The Maine Senate is a top-targeted legislative chamber in 2026, with a majority that was won by less than 900 votes in 2024. The Campaigns Director will work directly with the Executive Director to develop a field plan, manage paid media programs, implement reporting structures, manage staff, and coordinate all 35 state senate campaigns. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Campaigns Director will oversee the 2026 field and paid communications programs for legislative candidates. Duties will include, but are not limited to: 

Managing a staff of 6-8 Regional Campaign Directors 

Drafting, implementing, and executing a statewide field plan 

Helping candidates meet volunteer and voter ID goals 

Training candidates and campaign teams on best field practices 

Working with candidates and their teams on messaging, paid media, and earned media Helping candidates and campaign teams oversee campaign budgets 

Creating a goal-driven and goal-dependent campaign structure for each race 

Working with candidates on other field activities, as needed 

Any other campaign-related tasks, as needed 

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS: 

2+ cycles of field experience 

Experience recruiting, hiring, training, and managing field staff is preferred 

Experience overseeing campaign budgets and paid media programs is preferred Experience managing some aspect of a GOTV operation 

Experience targeting and creating persuasion universes based on modeling 

Extensive knowledge of and experience working with VoteBuilder (VAN) 

Extensive experience with Excel and/or Google Sheets 

Good interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and an ability to work independently and as part of a team 

PAY & BENEFITS: 

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, and dental insurance; sick leave; paid time off; and more. Salary is between $78,000 and $92,500 annually, commensurate with experience. Must be able to work long, irregular hours and travel frequently around Maine. This position will run through December 2026, and employees should expect to live and work on the ground in Maine no later than November 2025. 

TO APPLY: 

Send resume, cover letter, and 2-3 references to Will Parmacek, SDCC Executive Director at will@mainesdcc.com. Please use “Campaigns Director” as the subject. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with the position to be filled as soon as possible. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The Maine Senate Democratic Committee is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.