Campaign Coordinator, Marketing ​/ Advertising ​/ PR

Positions Overview

Jon Rivera for State Senate is hiring for three positions on his campaign team for New York State Senate District 61:
Campaign Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, and Field Coordinator. Please read the below posting carefully for job specifications for each one and follow the instructions for applying to one or more posting.

The Campaign Coordinator is responsible for the overall strategy, management, and execution of the campaign plan to elect Jon Rivera to New York State Senate District 61. This individual will oversee daily operations, act as a liaison with volunteers, other staff, and consultants, direct fundraising and communications efforts, and ensure the campaign meets its voter contact, financial, and organizational goals.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, highly organized, politically savvy, and able to lead a fast‑paced operation under pressure.

• Campaign Strategy & Leadership: develop and implement a comprehensive campaign plan, including field, communications, digital, and fundraising strategies; establish clear goals, benchmarks, and timelines to win the November general election; advise the candidate on political strategy, messaging, scheduling, and public positioning; monitor political landscape, opposition activity, and polling data to refine strategy as needed.
• Staff & Operations Management: recruit, hire, train, and supervise campaign volunteers; manage day‑to‑day campaign operations and maintain a high‑performing team culture; work with treasurer to oversee campaign budget and ensure compliance with all financial and legal requirements.
• Fundraising: develop and execute a fundraising plan to meet financial targets; oversee call time, donor outreach, events, and digital fundraising efforts with candidate; track fundraising progress and adjust strategy as needed.
• Field & Voter Outreach: direct voter contact programs including canvassing, phone banking, relational organizing, and GOTV; analyze voter data and targeting strategies to maximize efficiency and impact; build and maintain coalitions with community leaders, stakeholders, and advocacy groups.
• Communications & Media: oversee messaging strategy and ensure consistency across all platforms; work with communications team to manage press relations, social media, and digital content; prepare the candidate for debates, public appearances, and media interviews.

• 3–5+ years of campaign experience, including at least one cycle in a senior leadership role (Campaign Manager, Deputy Manager, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience managing staff, volunteers, and budgets.
• Strong understanding of voter targeting, field operations, and fundraising strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

• Experience with voter file systems (e.g., NGPVAN, Nation Builder, or similar).
• Digital fundraising and communications experience.
• Strong political instincts and crisis management abilities.
• Data‑driven decision‑making skills.

Job Title:

Communications Coordinator

Location:

Buffalo, NY

Reports To:

Campaign Coordinator

Employment Type:

Full‑Time, Temporary until November election

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development and execution of the campaign’s communications strategy for Jon Rivera for State Senate. This role ensures consistent, persuasive messaging across platforms, manages media relations, and helps shape the candidate’s public narrative. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, excellent at social media platforms, highly organized, politically savvy, and thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure campaign environment.

• Message Development & Content Creation: draft press releases, media advisories, statements, op‑eds, speeches, talking points, and newsletters; develop and maintain message guidance to ensure consistency across all communications; collaborate with policy, field, and digital teams to align messaging with campaign goals; prepare briefing materials for debates,…