Our Campaign is Growing!
Richard Omoniyi-Shoyoola is challenging a decade+ incumbent on a platform that speaks directly to Ward 2's renter majority: affordable housing, better transportation infrastructure, and real representation. This campaign has the candidate, the strategy, and the organizational groundwork. Now we need YOU to join our dynamic team to make this vision a reality.
Current Opportunities
Campaign Manager
The Campaign Manager is the operational hub of this campaign. You'll work in close partnership with our Political Strategy Director and directly with Richard to translate Ward 2 strategy into day-to-day execution — coordinating across Communications, Field, Events, Fundraising, and Political Outreach to ensure every team is pulling in the same direction.
This role is for someone who thrives in the organized chaos of a campaign, can hold a team accountable without losing the collaborative culture that makes volunteer-driven campaigns work, and understands the specific dynamics of urban Chicago ward politics.
Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the Friends of Richard Omoniyi-Shoyoola committee in full compliance with the Illinois State Board of Elections and Chicago Board of Ethics requirements.
You'll own contribution review, expenditure tracking, and all required filings — and you'll work closely with our seasoned Fundraising Director to ensure the campaign's financial operations are tight, transparent, and fully compliant at every stage.
Field Director
The Field Director will build and lead a high-rise-focused field operation uniquely suited to Ward 2's residential geography. You'll own everything from building mapping to volunteer training to GOTV (Get Out the Vote) execution — working with VAN, a growing volunteer list, and a candidate who is deeply committed to showing up in person for Ward 2 voters.
This is a build-from-scratch challenge with real infrastructure behind it. You won't be starting with nothing, but you will be making consequential decisions about how this campaign reaches voters.