Lead Organizer for Competitive New York City Council Race Wanted

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Lead Organizer for Competitive New York City Council Race

Role Overview

The Lead Organizer will be responsible for various tasks focused on community engagement and capacity building. A Lead Organizer should be high energy, outgoing, enthusiastic, and willing to work long hours. Candidates with experience building coalitions among diverse groups of people and experience holding volunteers accountable are preferred. The Lead Organizer will report directly to the Campaign Manager.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to:

• Recruit, train and manage interns and volunteers and expand the volunteer network

• Plan and manage phone banks, canvasses, and signature collection efforts

• Knock on doors and make phone calls

• Amplify message, recruit volunteers and create online communities using social media platforms

• Help create a program that reflects assigned organizing regions

Required Skills & Background

• Exceptionally well organized with the ability to meet strict deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Disciplined and solution-­‐oriented approach to all tasks

• Must have access to a cellphone

Preferred Background & Experience

• Previous campaign experience, preferably in NYC

• Proficiency with Votebuilder/VAN

How to apply:

If interested in applying, please submit your resume and 2 references to CouncilCa...@gmail.com