Organizer - Beto for America - Des Moines, Iowa
Monique Wike
Beto for America is hiring full‐time Organizers for its statewide field program in Iowa. Organizers will serve on the campaign’s front lines in Iowa, leading the charge to persuade and mobilize potential caucus-goers to back Beto O’Rourke for President.
Fundamentally, being an Organizer revolves around having an enormous volume of distinct conversations every single day. Between new conversations with potential caucus-goers, regular follow-ups with voters you’ve already spoken with, pitches to new supporters to recruit them to volunteer, and heart-to-hearts with existing volunteers to get them to do more, Organizers can expect to interface with dozens of different people on a daily basis.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with voters in their assigned turfs.
- Recruiting and managing volunteers and volunteer teams.
- Diligently and thoroughly training volunteers and interns in one-on-one and in group settings.
- Ensuring that daily, weekly, and monthly goals are met and exceeded.
- Representing the campaign at events as necessary.
- Detailed, regular reporting of activities and program results
- Creating and maintaining a positive work environment and culture
- Perform other duties as needed and assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Creative thinking and “can-do” attitude for problem solving.
- Interest in and passion for getting to know new people
- Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to work and thrive under pressure
- Willingness to check personal ego at the door to prioritize the overall success of the team.
- Ability to relocate in-state for the duration of the campaign.
- Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, a reliable motor vehicle.
Beto For America is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.