Regional Field Organizer- MDLCC

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2018 MDLCC Regional Field Organizer Position Description

Get Democrats elected to the Montana State House and Senate as an R.F.O.

The Montana Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (MDLCC), the wing of the Montana Democratic Party that works to elect Democrats to the Montana State Legislature, is accepting applications for our 2018 Regional Field Organizer positions. Montana has been identified as an emerging majority state, with opportunities to gain legislative majorities in 2018 and beyond. Regional Field Organizers will be based in communities across Montana. This is a temporary position, lasting through November 2018.

The Montana Democratic Party is accepting applications for full-time Regional Field Organizers. Regional Field Organizers are the face of the Democratic Party in their communities and are responsible for building and empowering the volunteer infrastructure that will persuade and mobilize voters to turn out a Democratic victory in November.As a Regional Field Organizer, you will gain skills in field, finance, communications and relationship building that will help further your political career after 2018. 

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to Derek Ketner, MDLCC Field Director, at de...@montanademocrats.org.  These positions will be filled on an ongoing basis. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

POSITION TITLE: MDLCC Regional Field Organizer

REPORTING TO:  MDLCC Field Director

LOCATION: Various throughout Montana, and flexible throughout the campaign (possibility of relocation)

STARTING DATE: May-June 2018

COMPENSATION: Competitive entry-level salary, health insurance paid by employer and technology stipend.

The MDLCC Regional Field Organizer duties include:

§  Recruiting, training, and managing volunteers

§  Work closely with legislative candidates and their campaign teams in your region

§  Planning and executing regular voter contact and volunteer recruitment events

§  Cultivating volunteer leaders and providing them with ongoing training

§  Meeting strict weekly voter contact goals on doors and phones

§  Meeting daily reporting and data entry deadlines

§  Developing relationships with political stakeholders, allied organizations, and local Democratic committees

§  Other duties as assigned

 

MDLCC Regional Field Organizers must also be self-motivated and outgoing, with strong verbal and writing skills.  They must be able to keep composure in a stressful environment and possess the ability to juggle multiple priorities and projects and meet deadlines under pressure. They must have a desire to learn on the job and meet any challenge with a positive attitude with the ability to hold yourself and others accountable for reaching goals.

 

Applicants must have reliable transportation and a current driver’s license.

Applicants must be strong Democrats, excited to work long hours including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment to help Democrats win.