Campaign Manager — Dr. Butch Ware for Governor of California

Location: California (Remote-Flexible with travel required) | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Reports To: Candidate & Senior Campaign Leadership

About the Campaign

Dr. Butch Ware is running for Governor of California on a platform rooted in economic justice, education equity, environmental leadership, and the full dignity of every Californian. This campaign is people-powered, strategically driven, and building something historic. We are looking for a seasoned, mission-aligned leader who understands that good politics and good values are not in conflict — they amplify each other.

About the Role

The Campaign Manager will serve as the operational and strategic backbone of the campaign — managing staff, overseeing field, communications, finance, and digital operations, and ensuring all workstreams are aligned toward winning. This is a senior leadership role that requires someone who can hold vision and execute detail simultaneously.

Note: We are actively developing internal candidates for this role and welcome applications from all qualified professionals as we assess the full landscape of available talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all campaign departments — field, communications, digital, finance, and operations

• Develop and execute a comprehensive campaign strategy in coordination with the candidate and senior team

• Manage staff hiring, onboarding, performance, and team culture

• Oversee campaign budget in partnership with the Financial Director

• Serve as primary liaison between the candidate, consultants, and coalition partners

• Maintain accountability across all departments against key campaign milestones

• Drive voter contact strategy, including digital outreach, earned media, and grassroots organizing

• Represent the campaign in stakeholder meetings and with allied organizations

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of campaign experience preferred, including at least one major statewide, congressional, or comparable race

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-department teams and large campaign budgets

• Deep understanding of California's political landscape, coalitions, and electorate

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with CRM tools, campaign tech infrastructure, and data-driven strategy

• Unwavering commitment to the campaign's values and mission

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with grace under pressure

Compensation

Competitive and commensurate with experience. We are committed to paying people what their work is worth.

To Apply

Submit your resume, a brief cover letter outlining your vision for this role, and two professional references to [campaign email]. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.


Dr. Butch Ware for Governor of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that reflects the full diversity of California.

Financial Director — Dr. Butch Ware for Governor of California

Location: California (Remote-Flexible with travel required) | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Reports To: Campaign Manager & Candidate

About the Campaign

Dr. Butch Ware is running for Governor of California on a platform rooted in economic justice, education equity, environmental leadership, and the full dignity of every Californian. This campaign is people-powered, strategically driven, and building something historic.

About the Role

The Financial Director will lead all fundraising strategy and operations for the campaign. This person is a relationship-builder, a systems thinker, and deeply motivated by the opportunity to resource a transformative candidacy. You will work directly with the candidate to build and manage a robust donor pipeline, drive major gifts, oversee compliance, and ensure the campaign has the financial resources to win.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy across major donors, grassroots small-dollar, digital fundraising, and events

• Build and manage a major donor portfolio in partnership with the candidate

• Oversee all fundraising operations, including call time management, donor tracking (CRM), and reporting

• Lead planning and execution of fundraising events and finance committee engagement

• Ensure full compliance with California campaign finance law and FEC reporting requirements

• Partner with the Campaign Manager to develop and manage the campaign budget

• Recruit, manage, and support a finance team and volunteer fundraising network

• Track fundraising goals and provide regular performance reporting to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of campaign finance experience, with a track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals

• Experience with major donor cultivation and solicitation

• Strong knowledge of California and federal campaign finance law and compliance

• Proficiency with CRM and fundraising platforms (e.g., NGP VAN, ActBlue, FGFunnels or similar)

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills

• Ability to operate with discretion, integrity, and confidentiality

• Strong network within California's progressive donor community is a significant plus

• Commitment to the campaign's vision for a more just and equitable California

Compensation

Competitive and commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Submit your resume, a brief cover letter outlining your fundraising philosophy and relevant track record, and two professional references to [campaign email]. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.


Dr. Butch Ware for Governor of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that reflects the full diversity of California.

Communications Director — Dr. Butch Ware for Governor of California

Location: California (Remote-Flexible with travel required) | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Reports To: Campaign Manager & Candidate

About the Campaign

Dr. Butch Ware is running for Governor of California on a platform rooted in economic justice, education equity, environmental leadership, and the full dignity of every Californian. This campaign is people-powered, strategically driven, and building something historic.

About the Role

The Communications Director will serve as the chief architect of the campaign's public narrative. This is a creative, strategic, and high-visibility role for a communicator who understands how to translate a bold vision into earned media, compelling content, and an integrated multi-platform communications strategy. You will be responsible for shaping how California hears — and falls in love with — this campaign.

Note: We are actively developing internal candidates for this role and welcome applications from all qualified professionals as we assess the full landscape of available talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the campaign's overarching communications strategy, messaging, and narrative framework

• Manage all media relations — serve as primary press contact, cultivate reporter relationships, and secure earned media coverage

• Write and edit press releases, op-eds, statements, talking points, debate prep materials, and candidate messaging

• Oversee digital communications in coordination with the digital/social media team across all platforms

• Lead rapid response and crisis communications with speed, clarity, and composure

• Manage the campaign's integrated communications infrastructure including Wire, FGFunnels, and social platforms

• Supervise communications staff and consultants

• Represent the campaign's voice consistently across all external touchpoints

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in political communications, journalism, public affairs, or a closely related field preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in campaign communications or executive-level communications for an elected official or major organization

• Exceptional writing skills — fast, clean, and on-message under pressure

• Strong media relationships, particularly in California press markets

• Experience managing integrated communications platforms and digital tools

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously

• Deep alignment with the campaign's values and a demonstrated commitment to equity and justice

• Experience with communities of color, progressive coalitions, and multi-cultural audiences is highly valued

Compensation

Competitive and commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Submit your resume, three writing samples (press release, statement, or op-ed), and two professional references to [campaign email]. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.


Dr. Butch Ware for Governor of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that reflects the full diversity of California.