Field Organizer - Fairfax County, VA

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Field Organizer - Fairfax County, VA

Overview:

A top tier northern Virginia countywide campaign is seeking a motivated field organizer to join our team in Fairfax County. An ideal candidate is creative, highly organized, and ready to hit the ground running. Election is November 3rd 2015

Responsibilities

·  Manage volunteer teams. Plan and execute canvasses and phone banks

·  Train volunteers and Interns on voter persuasion, data integrity and other relevant skills

·  Prepare volunteer teams for GOTV activities- including volunteer expansion

·  Work with the Field Director to develop voter outreach and GOTV strategy

·  Manage a metrics driven operation and report progress to goals in a timely and accurate manner

·  Build and manage relationships with allied organizations in assigned region

Qualifications

·  Have a passion for organizing and voter engagement

·  Previous VAN experience/ training

·  Be able to successfully coach and manage volunteers

·  Have the ability to communicate with diverse populations and leaders

·  Be able to work in a high-pressure setting and willing to work long hours, including nights and weekends

·  Have experience meeting goals and the ability to manage many tasks simultaneously

·  Be willing to travel within and work many parts of the city organizing voter contact and GOTV prep

·  Be competent with Microsoft Excel and general computers use

Interested applicants should email northernvac...@gmail.com with their resume with  “Field Organizer” in the subject line.