Campaign Operations Manager

Job Location : Tamil Nadu

About the Role

At Voice of Commons, we welcome individuals who are passionate about leveraging their skills and creativity to advocate for the marginalized. If you believe your expertise can contribute effectively to our mission and support our partnering leaders, political parties, and like-minded organizations, we encourage you to explore this opportunity with us.

Whether it’s a state-wide campaign or a high-stakes rally with lakhs of attendees, this role demands someone who thrives under pressure, excels in coordination, and can deliver under tight deadlines and limited resources. You will lead the planning, logistics, and execution of political events that shape public sentiment and mobilize support on the ground. We are looking for meticulous planners, resourceful executors, and politically intuitive professionals who can take ownership of high-impact events and campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end execution of political campaigns, rallies, and public events; ranging from grassroots outreach to large-scale mobilizations.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external partners, and local stakeholders to ensure smooth planning and implementation.
• Manage logistics, budgets, personnel, and timelines with precision; ensuring high-quality standards under real-world constraints.
• Build and maintain a strong network of vendors, suppliers, and service providers across the state to execute high-volume events at short notice.
• Ensure that all campaign operations are politically sound, aligned with the party’s messaging, and resonate with the target audience.
• Develop systems and processes to improve campaign efficiency, accountability, and scalability.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent degree preferred, ideally in Operations, Management, or Public Administration.
• 5–15 years of relevant experience in event management, campaign operations or marketing.
• Proven experience in executing large-scale events or campaigns, especially in low-resource or high-stakes environments.
• Exceptional coordination, planning, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong vendor and partner networks, especially across Tamil Nadu or in the political/event ecosystem.
• Comfort with data, reporting, and budget optimization.
• Proficiency in Tamil and English is mandatory.

Additional Requirements

• Strong alignment with the organization’s vision and mission.
• Deep understanding of Tamil Nadu’s political and cultural context.
• Ability to make strategic decisions on the ground, with political awareness and sensitivity.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours, as per campaign needs.
• Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Job Location

Tamil Nadu

Compensation

Competitive, based on experience and performance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Voice of Commons is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment without discrimination based on age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable local laws and regulations.