Progressive candidate in primary race for the Maryland House of Delegates seeks a goal-oriented, energetic, and self-motivated person to manage day-to-day operations, oversee the voter contact plan and support scheduling, volunteer management and event planning. We are looking for a candidate with at least one campaign’s worth of field experience at the state or federal level who is looking to move into a leadership role and proficient with VAN software. The candidate is a former teacher with nearly a decade of experience in education policy.
Interested individuals should send a resume to: in...@solomonformd.com
Responsibilities:
- Implement the campaign plan with direct responsibility for the campaign’s field plan.
- Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to participate in grassroots voter contact activities.
- Recruit, train, and manage part-time high school and college interns.
- Manage volunteer and paid canvass programs – including cutting turf and maintaining VAN data.
- Help plan and coordinate house parties, fundraisers, and campaign events.
- Occasional staffing of the candidate at events and evening meetings.
- Helping to manage the finance operation of the campaign, in coordination with the candidate
- Develop and nurture relationships with key community leaders, neighborhood associations, opinion leaders, allied organizations and coalitions to build our base of support in the district.
Qualifications:
- Experience with at least one campaign and proficiency with VAN is a MUST.
- Goal oriented, self-motivated, and energetic.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities, problem-solve independently, and take creative approaches to reaching goals.
- Strong communication and organization skills.
- Ability to effectively manage a team.
- Familiarity with Montgomery and Maryland politics a plus.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Proficiency with social media, video editing, and google apps is a plus.
Candidates should have access to a car and be willing to work extended hours, evenings and weekends. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. To apply, please send a resume to in...@solomonformd.com.