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Deputy Campaign Manager jobs are open across political campaigns, nonprofit advocacy, and issue-based organizations, covering specializations in field organizing, communications strategy, and voter outreach, from entry-level campaign staff to senior operational roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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TITLE: Enrollment Marketing and Campaign Manager
Join the team marketing the future of public education in Iowa. DMPS is expanding educational choices for families through Reimagining Education, including Signature Schools with STEM, STEAM, CTE, arts, Montessori, and dual-language experiences. We're looking for a savvy marketing expert to build compelling campaigns, tell authentic student stories, and help families discover the opportunities available across Des Moines Public Schools.
CLASSIFICATION: Specialist
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or related field
- Work Experience: Five years of professional experience in marketing, communications, digital engagement, enrollment marketing, campaign strategy, including at least three years of supervisory experience.
- Licensure or Certificate: N/A
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Deep knowledge of marketing strategy, audience engagement, campaign development, and multi-channel digital communication practices.
- Knowledge of marketing principles, audience behavior, user experience strategies, and family-centered public engagement.
- Knowledge of digital platforms, social media ecosystems, digital advertising, content management systems, analytics tools, and audience engagement.
- Knowledge of supervisory and personnel management practices, including goal-setting, coaching, performance evaluation, and team development.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and evaluate strategic marketing campaigns aligned with organizational goals and measurable outcomes.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and messaging skills, with the ability to craft persuasive, audience-specific content across print, digital, social, video, and advertising platforms.
- Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret enrollment data, digital analytics, audience insights, and campaign metrics to drive strategy and communicate results.
- Ability to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and advertising spend responsibly and in alignment with district financial policies.
- Ability to evaluate digital communication systems, website organization, and family-facing enrollment processes to improve accessibility, clarity, and user experience.
- Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and maintain confidentiality in all public communications and stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative and accountability, and to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Ability to attend work on a prompt and regular basis and maintain satisfactory working relationships with students, families, staff, and the public.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Enrollment Marketing and Campaign Manager owns and directs the district's enrollment marketing strategy by developing compelling messaging, campaigns, and family-centered communication experiences that strengthen awareness, increase engagement, and drive measurable enrollment growth. This position leads a dedicated marketing team, manages campaign budgets and vendor relationships, and uses audience insights, digital engagement strategies, and performance analytics to continuously evaluate and improve marketing effectiveness. As the district's senior enrollment marketing professional, this role works with the director to set campaign priorities, direct creative resources, and advance enrollment goals aligned with DMPS's strategic plan. The essential functions shown below represent key areas of responsibility; specific requirements may vary based on district needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead, supervise, and develop the Digital Content Creator – Student Experience Marketing and Photographer positions, providing clear direction, setting performance goals, conducting evaluations, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
- Manage workflows, schedules, and project assignments to ensure strategic deployment of creative resources.
- Own and lead the district's end-to-end enrollment marketing strategy, including campaign planning, audience targeting, messaging development, channel selection, and performance evaluation.
- Develop, manage, and optimize multi-channel marketing campaigns across district websites, social media, email, video platforms, digital advertising, print, and community outreach — ensuring consistent brand voice and maximum reach.
- Build and maintain campaign calendars, project timelines, and promotional schedules to ensure timely and coordinated delivery of all enrollment marketing.
- Apply enrollment data, demographic research, audience behavior insights, and digital analytics to drive strategy, inform decision-making, and continuously improve campaign effectiveness.
- Manage the enrollment marketing budget, including campaign spending, media buys, digital advertising investment, and vendor contracts, ensuring efficient and accountable use of district resources.
- Evaluate and continuously improve the family-facing enrollment experience from initial awareness through successful enrollment and the first day of school, removing barriers and improving accessibility at every touchpoint.
- Develop and implement strategic messaging and write marketing, enrollment, and promotional content for campaigns across all platforms, tailoring voice and tone for diverse audiences.
- Monitor competitive education and enrollment trends, family preferences, and peer-district marketing strategies to identify opportunities that strengthen DMPS's market position and enrollment outcomes.
- Maintain professional learning and growth through professional organizations, seminars, course work, and collaboration.
- Other duties, as assigned.
DEPARTMENT: Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs
REPORTS TO: Director of Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs
HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: Digital Content Creator and Photographer
BARGAINING GROUP: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CALENDAR: 12 Month/8.0 Hour Day
Physical Requirements:
Constant: Indoors
Frequency: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Telephone, Computer
Occasional: Bending/Stooping, Reaching/Pushing/Pulling, Climbing/Stairs, Driving, Lifting (20 lbs), Carrying (20 feet), Outside conditions, Extremes of Weather
The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone: 515-242-7709; email: carol.wynngreen@dmschools.org. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.
Employee Benefits Information
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Approved By: Josie Lewis
Date: 7/31/2026
TITLE: Enrollment Marketing and Campaign Manager
Join the team marketing the future of public education in Iowa. DMPS is expanding educational choices for families through Reimagining Education, including Signature Schools with STEM, STEAM, CTE, arts, Montessori, and dual-language experiences. We're looking for a savvy marketing expert to build compelling campaigns, tell authentic student stories, and help families discover the opportunities available across Des Moines Public Schools.
CLASSIFICATION: Specialist
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or related field
- Work Experience: Five years of professional experience in marketing, communications, digital engagement, enrollment marketing, campaign strategy, including at least three years of supervisory experience.
- Licensure or Certificate: N/A
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Deep knowledge of marketing strategy, audience engagement, campaign development, and multi-channel digital communication practices.
- Knowledge of marketing principles, audience behavior, user experience strategies, and family-centered public engagement.
- Knowledge of digital platforms, social media ecosystems, digital advertising, content management systems, analytics tools, and audience engagement.
- Knowledge of supervisory and personnel management practices, including goal-setting, coaching, performance evaluation, and team development.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and evaluate strategic marketing campaigns aligned with organizational goals and measurable outcomes.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and messaging skills, with the ability to craft persuasive, audience-specific content across print, digital, social, video, and advertising platforms.
- Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret enrollment data, digital analytics, audience insights, and campaign metrics to drive strategy and communicate results.
- Ability to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and advertising spend responsibly and in alignment with district financial policies.
- Ability to evaluate digital communication systems, website organization, and family-facing enrollment processes to improve accessibility, clarity, and user experience.
- Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and maintain confidentiality in all public communications and stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative and accountability, and to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Ability to attend work on a prompt and regular basis and maintain satisfactory working relationships with students, families, staff, and the public.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Enrollment Marketing and Campaign Manager owns and directs the district's enrollment marketing strategy by developing compelling messaging, campaigns, and family-centered communication experiences that strengthen awareness, increase engagement, and drive measurable enrollment growth. This position leads a dedicated marketing team, manages campaign budgets and vendor relationships, and uses audience insights, digital engagement strategies, and performance analytics to continuously evaluate and improve marketing effectiveness. As the district's senior enrollment marketing professional, this role works with the director to set campaign priorities, direct creative resources, and advance enrollment goals aligned with DMPS's strategic plan. The essential functions shown below represent key areas of responsibility; specific requirements may vary based on district needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead, supervise, and develop the Digital Content Creator – Student Experience Marketing and Photographer positions, providing clear direction, setting performance goals, conducting evaluations, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
- Manage workflows, schedules, and project assignments to ensure strategic deployment of creative resources.
- Own and lead the district's end-to-end enrollment marketing strategy, including campaign planning, audience targeting, messaging development, channel selection, and performance evaluation.
- Develop, manage, and optimize multi-channel marketing campaigns across district websites, social media, email, video platforms, digital advertising, print, and community outreach — ensuring consistent brand voice and maximum reach.
- Build and maintain campaign calendars, project timelines, and promotional schedules to ensure timely and coordinated delivery of all enrollment marketing.
- Apply enrollment data, demographic research, audience behavior insights, and digital analytics to drive strategy, inform decision-making, and continuously improve campaign effectiveness.
- Manage the enrollment marketing budget, including campaign spending, media buys, digital advertising investment, and vendor contracts, ensuring efficient and accountable use of district resources.
- Evaluate and continuously improve the family-facing enrollment experience from initial awareness through successful enrollment and the first day of school, removing barriers and improving accessibility at every touchpoint.
- Develop and implement strategic messaging and write marketing, enrollment, and promotional content for campaigns across all platforms, tailoring voice and tone for diverse audiences.
- Monitor competitive education and enrollment trends, family preferences, and peer-district marketing strategies to identify opportunities that strengthen DMPS's market position and enrollment outcomes.
- Maintain professional learning and growth through professional organizations, seminars, course work, and collaboration.
- Other duties, as assigned.
DEPARTMENT: Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs
REPORTS TO: Director of Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs
HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: Digital Content Creator and Photographer
BARGAINING GROUP: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CALENDAR: 12 Month/8.0 Hour Day
Physical Requirements:
Constant: Indoors
Frequency: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Telephone, Computer
Occasional: Bending/Stooping, Reaching/Pushing/Pulling, Climbing/Stairs, Driving, Lifting (20 lbs), Carrying (20 feet), Outside conditions, Extremes of Weather
The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone: 515-242-7709; email: carol.wynngreen@dmschools.org. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.
Employee Benefits Information
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Approved By: Josie Lewis
Date: 7/31/2026
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in deputy campaign manager jobs.
- Minimum two to four years of experience on political campaigns or advocacy organizations
- Demonstrated ability to manage field organizers, volunteers, and cross-functional campaign staff
- Proficiency with VAN or NGP VAN voter database and reporting tools
- Experience developing and executing voter contact, canvassing, or phone bank programs
- Strong written communication skills for internal memos, talking points, and donor outreach
- Bachelor's degree in political science, communications, public policy, or a related field
Tips for Your Deputy Campaign Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to campaign cycles
Highlight the specific election cycles you've worked, the geographic scale of each campaign, and measurable field or fundraising outputs. Hiring managers read dozens of resumes from generalists, so your cycle history and scope set you apart immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists deputy campaign manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Lead with your coalition-building experience
Campaigns hire deputy managers to coordinate across departments, vendors, and volunteers simultaneously. Your resume should show concrete examples of managing those relationships under tight deadlines, not just list the departments you worked with.
Target roles by cycle stage and issue area
A role posted 18 months before an election has a different scope than one posted four months out. Filter openings by start date and read the job description closely to match your availability and the role's intensity to your situation.
Prepare a scenario-based interview strategy
Deputy campaign manager interviews frequently include hypothetical crisis scenarios: a key endorser drops out, a field office underperforms a week before Election Day. Practice structured answers that show your decision-making process, not just your past outcomes.
Negotiate start date alongside compensation
Campaign roles often have hard launch dates tied to filing deadlines or primary calendars. If you're finishing another cycle, negotiate your start date explicitly, since a two-week lag can matter more in this field than in most others.
Deputy Campaign Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most deputy campaign managers?
The most active employers for deputy campaign managers right now are TikTok, Blood Cancer United, and Tesla, and the most openings are in California, Washington, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring tends to cluster around primary and general election cycles, so availability shifts significantly by season.
How many deputy campaign manager jobs are remote?
About 64% of deputy campaign manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly in-person given its operational and field coordination demands. Communications-focused and digital organizing sub-roles within the title are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a deputy campaign manager?
Most deputy campaign managers start in entry-level field or organizing roles, then move into field director or department lead positions before stepping into the deputy title. Building experience across multiple cycle types, from local to statewide races, strengthens your candidacy. Proficiency with voter database tools and a demonstrated ability to manage staff and volunteers under pressure are the two most consistent requirements hiring managers cite.
Can you get a deputy campaign manager job with little experience?
Getting hired as a deputy campaign manager with little experience is difficult, but roles framed as 'deputy' on smaller local or municipal campaigns often carry a lower experience bar than statewide or federal positions. Volunteering on a cycle, then taking a paid organizer role, is the most direct path. Issue-advocacy organizations sometimes hire deputy operations managers with transferable nonprofit management experience, even without direct electoral history.
What does the deputy campaign manager interview process look like?
Most deputy campaign manager interviews include an initial screening call with an HR contact or campaign administrator, followed by a substantive interview with the campaign manager or executive director. Final-round candidates often face a scenario exercise involving a simulated campaign problem or a written strategy memo. References from past campaign leadership carry significant weight at the offer stage, so identify those contacts early.
Where can I find and apply to deputy campaign manager jobs?
You can find and apply to deputy campaign manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and issue area, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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