The Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) is hiring experienced, top-quality Regional Field Directors for its Early Grassroots Victory campaign to support targeted races all across the state and grow the organization to win campaigns in the future. ODP’s grassroots infrastructure spans all 88 counties and works to energize and empower local communities in order to build an organization to help support Democrats up and down the ticket now and in the future.
Ideal candidates will be highly organized, detail-oriented and responsible self-starters who have proven leadership and management skills.
Duties include but are not limited to:
· Executing the statewide strategy within your region
· Motivating and managing a team of organizers on a daily basis
· Training and coaching organizers on the principles of organizing
· Meeting recruitment and outreach goals within your region
· Overseeing timely and accurate reporting by all your staff
· Working with senior campaign staff
· Working with political staff to assist in the management of constituency outreach activities in your region
· Oversee voter outreach and reporting for key local races
Required Skills:
· 1 to 2 years campaign experience.
· A valid driver’s license required and reliable transportation.
· Experience training and coaching staff and volunteers on a daily basis.
· Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
· Great organizational and communications skills with a strong commitment to follow-up.
· Strategic thinking and planning abilities.
· Ability to execute strategic goals and work effectively with state and local leaders.
· Ability to track and report regional activity in an accountable structure.
· Experience with Voter Activation Network or Vote builder
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and three references to HR Director Sarah Ross at SR...@ohiodems.org.