Competitive state rep race seeks field director

[Abby Rausch]

Position: Field Director

Overview: Challenger’s campaign for the 2020 State House Primary Election in Chicago is

seeking a Field Director to begin January 2020. The full-time position is based on the

northwest side of Chicago. The position ends March 21, 2020.

Responsibilities:

● Lead voter outreach efforts.

● Recruit, train, and empower volunteers on a daily basis

● Help set and implement daily, weekly, and monthly voter contact goals

● Plan and coordinate volunteer events including weekend canvasses and phone

banks

● Amplify message and momentum through social media platforms and storytelling

● Oversee data collection to ensure data is entered in an accurate and timely

manner.

● Build and expand relationships with neighborhood groups to ensure our

campaign stays true to the grassroots

● Represent campaign and staff candidate at events as necessary.

● Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

● 1-2 cycles of political experience in field preferred; at least some experience

working in a political, non-profit, or community organizing. setting with diverse

communities required.

● Familiarity with VAN voter contact software strongly preferred.

● Self-starter who takes a proactive approach to their job.

● Good time management skills.

● Access to a cell phone and laptop is required. Access to a vehicle is preferred.

● Ability to work long and irregular hours in a fast-paced, metrics-driven work

environment.

Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply, please submit a resume to ab...@friendsofpattivasquez.com with “Field Director

Application” in the subject line.