Organizing Director/Senior Organizer, City Council Campaign (Washington, DC)

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DESCRIPTION

 

City Council campaign in a competitive Democratic primary challenging a corrupt incumbent in Washington, DC seeks an Organizing Director/Senior Organizer with prior campaign experience. The primary is on June 2, 2020. The Organizing Director/Senior Organizer will work closely with the candidate and the senior campaign team and will frequently represent the campaign with voters, volunteers, and other local stakeholders and activists. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

·      Meeting voter contact and capacity-building goals, including developing systems and strategies to achieve weekly, and monthly organizing metrics.

·      Organizing – and identifying, developing, and managing volunteer leaders to organize – house parties, canvasses, phone banks, voter registration efforts, and other events designed to recruit and engage volunteers and identify, persuade, and mobilize voters.

·      Coordinating with community leaders, allied organizations, and other local stakeholders and activists.

·      Working with the candidate and senior campaign team to develop, implement, and track communications, engagement, and outreach strategies.

·      Adhering to deadlines and maintaining effective communication with the candidate and senior campaign team.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

·      At least one cycle of field/organizing experience (in the DC/MD/VA area preferred but not required).

·      Strong commitment to progressive politics and values, including diversity, inclusion, and integrity.  

·      Ability to adapt in a fast paced, changing work environment, meet tight deadlines, and multitask.

·      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·      Enthusiasm for building meaningful relationships in the community.

·      Ability to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

·      Experience with or willingness to learn campaign IT tools (e.g. VAN).

 

We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, criminal record information, or any other category prohibited by local or federal law.

TO APPLY

Please send a resume and at least two references to in...@jordanforward2.com.