Field Organizers– Gretchen Driskell for Congress

[Kelly Barr]

Gretchen Driskell for Congress is seeking highly motivated and passionate ​Field Organizers​ to elect Gretchen Driskell and flip Michigan’s 7th congressional district. Field Organizers will be responsible for executing the Campaign’s aggressive organizing program in their assigned part of the district. 

Reports to: Regional Field Director

Job duration: Through November 15th, 2020

About: 

Gretchen Driskell is a three term city councilwoman, seven-term mayor, and two-term state representative for the 52nd District in the Michigan House of Representatives. She also built a successful career in Saline as a real estate agent and accountant. As a member of City Council, as Mayor, and as State Representative, Gretchen Driskell has been a strong advocate for job-creation, working families, public education, and the environment. 

Michigan’s 7th district was a top tier race last cycle and Driskell came within a narrow margin of beating the incumbent. She is an experienced candidate who ​values strong field programs​. You will join a team of experienced, hardworking political operatives who value growth, grassroots community organizing, and having fun! 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Build local grassroots teams to engage in direct voter contact to mobilize voters, manage recruitment and retention of volunteers
• Implement robust intern program in assigned turf
  
• Attend community events as a representative of Team Driskell
  
• Work to develop strong political relationships with local stakeholders and constituency groups
  
• Help flip MI-07! 
  

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds
• A demonstrated history of attention to detail and exceptional time management skills
• A growth mindset: ability to take and implement feedback
• Ability to work long and irregular hours in a fast paced, metrics- driven work environment
• Experience in Michigan preferred but not required 

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Location: Work remotely anywhere in the United States. If in-person voter contact becomes feasible, expect relocation to Michigan's 7th congressional district.

To Apply: Please email your resume to ke...@votegretchen.com with "Field Organizer" in the subject line.