Field Organizer - Sima for Texas (Houston, TX)

[Noah Schwartz]

Organizer Position - Overview

The Sima for Texas Campaign is seeking a highly motivated, passionate and talented Organizer. Sima is the Democratic Nominee for Texas’s Second Congressional District. The district winds in and around Houston bringing together a diverse group of individuals and interests. We are looking for staff that can make commitments through November of 2020. Competitive pay. ​Contact: ​Please email your resume, a cover letter, and three references with "Sima Organizer" in the subject line to no...@simafortx.com

Role Overview

Organizers will be responsible for various tasks focused on community engagement, capacity building and, training and staffing volunteers and interns. Organizers 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. Organizers report directly to the Field Director. We are seeking candidates in the Houston area or those who are willing to relocate for the duration of the election.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to:

• Hire, coach and empower part-time interns
• Recruit, train and manage volunteers and empower volunteer leaders
• Plan and manage voter registration events, organizing events, phone banks and canvasses virtually and in person
• Knock on doors, make phone calls, and send text messages daily
• Amplify message, recruit volunteers and create online communities using social media platforms
• Help create a program that reflects assigned organizing regions
• Maintaining and properly curating our Votebuilder database

Required Skills & Background

• Exceptionally well organized with the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds to manage and supervise teams
• Disciplined and solution-oriented approach to all tasks

• Must have access to a vehicle, cell phone, computer and reliable internet

• Self starter and able to work independently in a virtual environment
• Proficiency with Votebuilder/VAN

Preferred Background & Experience

• Previous campaign experience
• Proficiency with Outvote and Auto-Dialer technology
• General knowledge of the Houston area

 

We value diversity at Sima for Texas. Women, people of color, trans/genderqueer, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are especially encouraged to apply.