Field Organizer for Midwest Congressional

[midwestdemc...@gmail.com]

Competitive Midwest Congressional Campaign hiring a motivated individual to become a field organizer for the 2016 General Election.  Field Organizers will be responsible for building a top-tier field program in their assigned regions of the district, and for hitting volunteer recruitment and voter contact goals in order to turn out Democratic voters in one of the most contested Congressional Districts in the country.

Responsibilities include:

Recruit, manage, train, and retain volunteers

Building and maintaining relationships with local community leaders and down ballot campaigns

Handling the day-to-day operations of a field office in assigned turf

Providing accurate reports of progress towards all goals

Meeting all assigned benchmarks and goals, including voter contact goals, volunteer recruitment goals, and other metrics as assigned.

Qualifications:

Prior campaign experience a plus, but not required

Prior experience using VAN a plus, but not required

Ability to adapt to changing priorities while on tight deadlines

Good organizational and time-management skills

Ability to work long and irregular hours in a fast-paced, metrics-driven work environment

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully relate to voters and volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds.

This campaign is an equal opportunity employer.  Women, persons of color, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.

To apply, send a one-page resume and cover letter to midwestdemc...@gmail.com with "Field Organizer" in the subject line