PA Special Election Seeking Organizers ASAP

[jo...@marcforpa.com]

PA 12 Special Congressional Election | Regional Field Organizer

Position Description: The first opportunity to flip a Congressional District in 2019 seeks an experienced individual for a full-time position of Regional Field Organizer. The ideal candidate will have a combination of technical, communication, and political skills to manage all aspects of a well-organized field operation. This Regional Field Organizer will work with others to recruit, train, and guide volunteers in what is a large-scale field operation. This position reports directly to the Campaign Manager. 

Marc Friedenberg first moved to State College fifteen years ago to enroll at Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology, where he graduated in 2006 with a Master’s thesis. After studying cyber law and Internet privacy at Columbia law school, he worked for two law firms and pursued cases against the Wall Street banks that caused the recession. Using his skill with computer technology to sift through the data and prove that fraud had occurred. Marc saw firsthand the greed, corruption, and carelessness that has taken over our economy and our government, and has never forgotten those experiences while talking to working people out on the campaign trail.

In 2012, Marc was recruited for a teaching position at his alma mater, Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology, and returned to State College, excited by the opportunity to give back to the community as an educator. Today, he serves on the Faculty Senate and teaches classes related to cyber law and the global economy. Marc never thought he would go into politics, but after Congress tried to kick millions of Americans off of their health insurance to give a massive tax break to the ultra-wealthy, Marc felt called to act. Marc decided to step up and run to give the people of Pennsylvania a chance to vote for a representative who would work for them, rather than for big corporations and ultra-wealthy donors.

Looking for an experienced field organizer who understands VAN, is a great communicator, well-organized, goals driven, and is a self-motivator.

MUST HAVE: A drive and thirst to build grassroots organizations from the ground up, with lots of support, and near autonomy.   

Responsibilities:

• Minimum of 100 volunteer calls per day

• Must balance launching canvassers and training phone bankers on our calling system

• Work non-traditional hours including nights and weekends

• Utilize local connections and organizations to recruit more volunteers

• Attend local meetings and schools to recruit and engage with potential volunteers

• Travel to various meet and greets, public gatherings, or any other event to represent the campaign and

  engage with voters, while recruiting potential volunteers

• Engage one on one meetings with supporters and volunteers to build relationships and train grassroots

  leaders

• Will work with Regional Field Director, Data Director, and Field Director to develop relationships with

  supporters and implement a highly targeted program.

Qualifications:

• At least one Campaign cycle as an organizer

• Proficient in VAN

• MUST be a great communicator (verbal and written), with the ability to connect well with volunteers

• Must be able to stay positive and calm in high action situations

• Must have a positive, upbeat personality and a good sense of humor

• Knowledge of Google Suite preferred

• Must be quick with understanding computer programs

• Experience in PA/rural politics preferred.

Competitive Salary based on experience, Mileage reimbursement, and Supporter Housing in PA provided. Send Resume and 2-3 references to: Jo...@MarcforPA.com

At our campaign, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action campaign.