Field Organizer Position on Frontline PA Congressional Race

[eps...@dccc.org]

Congressman Matt Cartwright’s (PA-08) re-election campaign is seeking motivated, passionate, and reliable Field Organizers to help him keep his seat in a district Donald Trump won by 10 points in 2016. 

Start Date: September 1

Compensation: $3,500/month

To Apply: 

Please send your resume and 3 references to KR Epstein at eps...@dccc.org with “Field Organizer Application” as the Subject.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the campaign’s field plan in assigned turf

• Recruit, train, and manage interns and volunteers to engage in direct voter contact

• Meet and exceed a variety of different weekly metrics including volunteer recruitment and retainment goals

• Plan and lead voter contact events including phone banks, text banks, canvasses, and community outreach events 

• Develop relationships with local Democratic and progressive organizations

• Cultivate volunteer leadership and grow volunteer teams to execute a successful GOTV operation

Qualifications:

• Commitment to electing Democrats up-and-down the ballot

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups

• Well-organized with proven time management skills

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and ability to think creatively

• Adaptable to changes in priorities 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and metrics-driven work environment

Preferred (not required):

• Some organizing experience (paid, unpaid, or volunteer)

• Proficiency with Votebuilder/VAN

• Spanish language fluency

• Ties to Pennsylvania 

This position is full-time and cycle only. Applicants must be comfortable working long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends. Applicants must also have access to a laptop and a vehicle or other reliable transportation.

Please note: Cartwright for Congress is strictly adhering to the CDC guidelines. We are currently working from home and hosting all volunteer activities virtually. Staff will be expected to relocate to PA-08 in the final months, but work will strictly follow health guidelines for the duration of the campaign. 

This campaign is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.