Friends of Sherrod Brown is Hiring Field Organizers

[sr...@ohiodems.org]

Friends of Sherrod Brown is seeking full-time Field Organizers to join the Campaign for Ohio 2018.  Field Organizers will be the face of the campaign on the ground, and responsible for recruiting, training, and developing volunteers to lead efforts aimed at persuading and mobilizing voters for the November 8^th general election.

 

Field Organizers will gain invaluable battleground experience and will be placed in communities across Ohio. Applicants should be committed to Democratic values and be willing to put in the necessary work to win.  

Reports to: Regional Field Director

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to implement the Campaign Field Plan in a specified turf
• Empower volunteers to take on leadership roles within the program
• Develop and maintain relationships with community leaders, allied organizations, political stakeholders, and local Democratic activists
• Conduct outreach to community groups to increase the size and scope of program, including through digital and social media tools
• Manage regular voter contact actions, including daily canvasses and phone banks, and assume responsibility for meeting voter contact and volunteer recruitment goals within a turf

 

Qualifications:

 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to meet tight and competing deadlines, and the ability to manage many tasks

simultaneously

• Working knowledge of political campaign structure and familiarity with campaign technology such as Votebuilder
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends
• Good sense of humor and ability to adapt to a fast paced, changing work environment
• A valid driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle
• Previous campaign experience is preferred, but not required

 

Please email resume and cover letter to Sr...@ohiodems.org with “Field Organizer” in the subject line.