Hiring: Field Organizers for progressive mayoral campaign in Austin, TX

[Adler for Austin]

Adler for Austin is hiring field organizers for the 2018 election!

Field organizers are responsible for carrying the campaign's message directly to voters through door-to-door canvassing. This is a full-time, salaried position in Austin, Texas that will last for the duration of the election. We are looking for motivated, reliable, and loyal individuals who will be part of a winning team helping to persuade and mobilize voters to support Mayor Steve Adler in this critical re-election campaign.

This position is ideal for politically-engaged and community-driven individuals looking for an entry-level job in progressive politics. Field Organizers will learn first hand about local politics in a hotly contested race and will learn the fundamental organizing principles of a campaign field program.

Description of Duties:

• 40 hours/week of direct voter contact, primarily door-to-door canvassing.
  
• Daily reporting to the campaign's field director.
  
• Field Organizers are responsible for maintaining the campaign's data integrity by accurately and thoroughly recording all canvassing activities.

Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Field Organizers must maintain a tactful, positive, personable, outgoing and enthusiastic attitude when interacting with voters.
  
• Willingness and ability to work safely and independently in the heat for several hours every day, including weekends and evenings.
  
• Must have basic map-reading skills and know how to use GPS on a smartphone.

This position does not require a college degree or previous work experience being employed by a political campaign.

Adler for Austin is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic team and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women. Salary is $2500/month.

To apply, please complete the online application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGU5VDj5Pq6ow_hPrIwRo2ZeIQF7D_kH3UqW0kcF_yspY8jw/viewform.