Job Posting: The Ohio Democratic Party is Hiring a Deputy Organizing Director

[Sarah Ross]

Ohio Coordinated Campaign Deputy Organizing Director

Summary: In 2023, Ohio became the nation’s foremost battleground for protecting abortion rights - winning a ballot initiative fight that gave hope to Democrats across the country. In 2024, Ohio will be the center of the battle for control of the U.S. Senate. Ohio must re-elect Senator Sherrod Brown, a champion for workers and the deciding vote on critical legislation. This year offers Democrats the chance to take control of the Ohio Supreme Court, make gains in the state legislature, and defend three battleground congressional seats.

Deputy Organizing Directors (DODs) will manage teams of Regional Organizing Directors, Field Organizers, and additional Organizing capacity to ensure we talk to the voters we need to win Ohio. DODs will build out key goals and infrastructure for our organizing program, and will be accountable for all quantitative and qualitative field metrics in their assigned regions. The ideal applicant has a passion for building teams to reach voters directly in tough races. This position is full time, in-person, and based in Columbus, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations:

●  Hire, train, and manage a diverse team of Regional Organizing Directors, Field Organizers, and additional paid Organizing capacity to implement the organizing program throughout the state

●  Build out infrastructure and accountability systems to ensure the campaign reaches its voter contact goals

●  Coach and mentor all Regional Organizing Directors and Field Organizers to grow their professional skills

●  Serve as a point-of-contact in assigned regions for Coordinated Campaign stakeholders

●  Collaborate with other campaign departments, including voter access, political, training, etc. to help us reach voters and build a strong team

●  Other responsibilities as assigned by the Organizing Director

 

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

●  At least 3 cycles of organizing experience, with a strong preference for at least 2 cycles of experience managing 5 or more paid staff

●  Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate campaign needs, build teams, and help others grow professionally

●  Proven fluency with NGP VAN and other crucial data and digital outreach infrastructure

●  Ability to make and implement plans for reaching organizing department goals

●  Attention to detail, highly-developed organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders

●  Commitment to electing Democrats up and down the ticket in Ohio

●  Meeting and building relationships with voters, constituents, and other key community stakeholders

To apply, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/34zwSgoDDdF4XnAR7

The salary will range between $6,500 - $7,000 per month and full benefits including PTO as needed, health, dental, and voluntary vision insurance. This position’s schedule will vary based on the needs of the campaign and is likely to require evening and weekend work over the course of the election cycle. Driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required; this position will include regular travel. Housing will not be provided.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and those duties and responsibilities may change without notice. Ohio Democrats hire talented staff without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, and all other protected identities.