Organizer/Volunteer Coordinator for Michigan State Senate campaign (SE Michigan)

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Democratic candidate for Michigan State Senate is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Field Organizer/Volunteer Coordinator. This position is a limited duration assignment, with an immediate start date and an end date of August 14th (one week after the Primary). Compensation is based on experience. Please send a resume, and three professional references to semide...@gmail.com

Job Responsibilities

The Field Organizers will work to:

• Turn out Democratic voters in Wayne County by running an aggressive Get Out The Vote (GOTV) program;

• Build and deploy a grassroots volunteer base, by (1) recruiting, motivating, and managing volunteers for canvassing, phone-banking, and data entry, and (2) working (either directly or through volunteers/interns) to ensure that our volunteer databases are organized and kept up-to-date;

• Represent the campaign both in person and online;

• Supervise and train campaign fellows;

• Other duties as assigned.

Applicants should expect to work long hours, including nights and weekends, and have access to reliable transportation.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will demonstrate the following qualifications:

·  Strong time-management skills and work ethic; Previous experience as an organizer or campaign staffer is encouraged;

·  Ability to motivate volunteers to reach goals;

·  Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;

·  Ability to spend long hours on the phone and canvassing;

·  Ability to adapt quickly and accomplish goals as set forth by the campaign;

·  Results-oriented, dependable, and proactive;

·  Working knowledge of local politics and strong relationships with community members;

·  Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

·         Must be able to pass a background check.

·         Have access to a reliable vehicle

·         Have a working cell phone

Please send a resume, and three professional references to semide...@gmail.com