Field Organizer
Overview: Progressive Democratic Campaign with a strong grassroots foundation in a DCCC targeted battleground district seeks Field Organizers. Field Organizers will be responsible for growing the field program within their assigned areas and building capacity. FO’s will also handle community engagement, such as being required to manage and maintain relationships with activists in their area. Field Organizers will report directly to the Field Director.
Responsibilities:
Recruit, train and manage Interns and Volunteers;
Expand the Volunteer Infrastructure via expected call-time and identify volunteer leaders who can take on a larger role within the campaign;
Plan and manage phone banks and canvasses, including launching from staging locations;
Knock on doors and make phone calls;
Reporting qualitative and quantitative data timely to the Field Director;
Ensure the accuracy and reliability of data entered into the database; and
Perform special projects as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Demonstrated interest and commitment to helping Democrats/progressive candidates and causes win;
Exceptionally well-organized with the ability to meet strict deadlines;
Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
Strong knowledge of Google Drive;
Ability to work long, irregular hours in a fast-paced, metrics-driven team environment;
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team;
Must have access to a reliable vehicle, driver’s license, and the ability to relocate as needed;
A working cell phone and laptop computer; and
An amazing sense of humor and winning mentality.
Preferred Background & Qualifications:
Previous campaign experience; and
Votebuilder/VAN proficiency.
Interested candidates should email their COVER LETTER, RESUME, and THREE (3) REFERENCES with the Subject Line “Field Organizer - First Name Last Name Application” to JHow...@CanonForIndiana.com.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We’re committed to hiring people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientation or gender identities, marital status, religions, and disabilities. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and members of other minority or marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.