2016 Washington State Democrats Coordinated Campaign - RFD Positions - Various Locations, Washington State
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Position: Regional Field Director
Location: Various Locations, WA
Contact: Send resume/cover letter to wadem...@gmail.com
ABOUT THE WASHINGTON STATE DEMOCRATS COORDINATED CAMPAIGN
The Washington State Democrats’ Coordinated Campaign strives to lead an innovative, data-driven voter mobilization program through the implementation of a state-wide, direct voter contact effort which seeks to augment traditional get-out-the-vote programming with creative, community-specific organizing tactics, a comprehensive digital outreach regime, and a thoughtful power building approach rooted in a philosophy of enduring strength through long-term grassroots capacity development. The Coordinated Campaign will focus on the election of the Democratic nominee for President, as well as the re-election of US Senator Patty Murray and Governor Jay Inslee, but will help guide candidate campaign activity up and down the ballot.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Regional Field Directors (RFDs) are important managers
on our Coordinated Campaign; RFDs are expected to lead staff, build robust
political networks and serve as liaisons to the community within their region. Specifically,
RFDs will:
- Recruit, train and
supervise Field Organizers
- Organize at the “grasstops”
level, building political leads and early Neighborhood Team prospects
- Ensure that our staff
culture, standards and practices reflect Democratic values
- Promote leadership at
every level of the campaign, with an eye towards building sustainable and
permanent grassroots activism
Specifically, qualified candidates should have some combination of the following:
- A minimum of one cycle’s
experience in the field department of a competitive campaign, whether issue or
candidate based; multiple cycles highly desired
- Expertise with VAN;
familiarity with modern campaign tools and techniques
- Prior management
experience, a positive attitude, appreciation for creativity in the workplace
and the ability to problem solve with a positive attitude and a knack for
positive encouragement
- Comfort working in metrics
and deadline driven environment
- Strong interpersonal
communication skills and a healthy sense of humor
- A valid driver’s license,
reliable transportation and the ability to work evening and weekend hours
Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to wadem...@gmail.com. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Positions are salaried at a competitive rate and temporary through mid-November 2016. Women, persons of color and LGBTQ individuals strongly encouraged to apply.