Campaign Services Director

Praxis Political | Portland, OR

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Posted Date 6/26/2025

Description

About the Role

We offer strategic campaign consulting, helping our clients build successful campaigns and often providing the support needed for their execution. We also produce compelling paid communications in various mediums, from direct mail to video. The campaign services director will be the default primary point of contact in our electoral campaigns. You will be responsible for coordinating with candidates and their campaign teams, as well as managing the internal workflow of the Praxis team on these projects.

About You

You are excited to be immersed in Oregon political campaigns and thrilled to be part of a firm with a record of electoral success. You can self-manage across a range of projects and tasks but also want an environment where you are supported by a team. You understand that timelines and deadlines matter a lot in campaigns, as well as doing things right the first time. You appreciate the fast-changing, dynamic nature of electoral races and enjoy adapting to meet the moment. And you want to build a long-term career in this space with enduring relationships with our clients and stakeholders in the electoral space.

About Praxis

Praxis is a political firm operating in Oregon & Washington specializing in public affairs, electoral campaigns, and issue advocacy. We are dedicated to pursuing clever approaches and winning tough victories. We thrive in helping bring together innovative strategies with disciplined execution to achieve unexpected outcomes. We are a virtual workplace, meeting multiple times a week and for periodic in-person connection. We provide, and allow you to take, 120 hours of paid leave a year, health care benefits, and a 401K match after six months.

Although this job will center on our electoral campaign work, we believe in a team approach that makes the most of everyone’s capabilities. That means in addition to campaign work, you will have an opportunity to collaborate on:

Supporting efforts to pass legislation with communications & coalition building
Assisting local governments with communications & community engagement
Providing ongoing communications support or strategic planning to nonprofits

Job Responsibilities

Provide on-call support for candidates and campaigns
Collaborate on developing and updating campaign plans, tracking progress towards objectives
Manage internal tracking of action items and activities on campaign projects
Prepare and lead check-in meetings with campaigns
Ensure proper campaign calendar management
Support, oversee, and troubleshoot campaigns in their fundraising efforts, social media content, and political outreach
Support voter list development and targeting

Needed Qualifications and Skills

Prior campaign management experience
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Experience with social media management and communications content development
Proficiency in tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Asana, Canva, or other comparable platforms
Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Experience with graphic design, photography, or videography
Proficiency in developing field programs and VAN voter file system
Experience with SMS voter contact systems
Experience with Oregon voter guide statement submissions
Knowledge of campaign/nonprofit budgeting and cashflow, as well as Oregon’s campaign financing system and reporting process
Ability to speak and write in languages other than English

Compensation & Benefits

$65,000- $75,000+, based on experience
We work remotely; This position is based in Oregon or Southwest Washington. Episodic travel for client meetings or campaign events will be required
We provide medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
We offer a 401K/IRA retirement plan with matching contributions after six months
Employees receive 15 days of paid time off a year (pro-rated to your start date) and are encouraged to take it, plus 8 observed holidays and a winter holiday break

We are an equal opportunity employer with a deep commitment to increasing the diversity of the political profession; professionals of color, women, and others who have been historically left out of the political process are encouraged to apply.

Please apply by through our website here. Applications will be reviewed when received and accepted until July 25, 2025. Send any questions to info@praxispolitical.com.

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