Field Organizer - For County Executive race in D.C. Suburbs

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Organizer Job Description

Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Executive David Blair is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Field Organizer. The Field Organizer position is a limited duration assignment, with a targeted start date of January 29th and an end date of July 2nd (one week after the Primary). Compensation is based on experience. Benefits include healthcare to full time employees.

 

Job Responsibilities

The Field Organizers will work to:

• Turn out Democratic voters in Montgomery 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, salary history, and three professional references to sam...@friendsofdavidblair.com  

 

This campaign is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage immigrants, people of color, transgender, queer, and non-binary people to apply.