Field Organizer for a Red to Blue (FL-16)

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Job Title: Field Organizer

Campaign: David Shapiro for Congress

Location: Sarasota, Florida

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

A DCCC Red to Blue race is seeking Field Organizers in the Sarasota-Manatee Area for the upcoming 2018 election. Field Organizers are responsible for helping to execute the campaign’s organizing plan in communities across the 16th Congressional District. This is a great opportunity for recent college graduates that are looking to get involved in the political process. Field Organizers will report to the Field Director.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• - Recruit, train, and manage volunteer leaders in your assigned region or community to help build a large grassroots campaign

• - Participate in voter contact work in your assigned region including door to door canvassing and phone calls

• - Maintain databases and do data entry when necessary.

• - Prepare canvass and call materials for volunteer activities

• - Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in your

• assigned region

• - Other duties as assigned and directed by campaign leadership.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully relate to voters and volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds.

• Ability to work independently and in team settings.

• Ability to work long and irregular hours in a fast paced, metrics driven work environment.

• Basic computer literacy and database skills.

• Must have reliable access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

• Prior campaign experience or community organizing experience preferred but not necessary.

• Knowledge of Votebuilder/VAN preferred but not necessary.

 

Women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should send their resume and three job references to d...@voteshapiro2018.com