Pennsylvania Democratic Party Seeking Field Organizers

[jda...@pavictory2016.org]

Field Organizer

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party is seeking full-time Organizers to join the Democratic coordinated campaign for highly targeted national and state races: from the most targeted congressional district in the state all the way up the ballot to the campaign for President. Organizers will be responsible for recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteer operations for the campaign to register, persuade, and motivate voters. Ideal candidates are hard-working, self-motivated, detail-oriented individuals with an ability to hit metrics-based goals, build relationships with volunteers, and turn out voters. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Recruiting and managing volunteers and volunteer teams
• Training volunteers one-on-one and in group settings
• Building and managing volunteer canvass and phone bank events
• Persuading voters to support Democratic candidates up and down the ticket
• Meeting strict weekly voter contact and volunteer recruitment goals
• Executing an aggressive Get Out the Vote operation in your area

Skills or Qualifications:

• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to listen well and communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Ability to take instruction and translate it into effective training and instruction of volunteers
• Enjoys working in a dynamic team environment with varied members of the general public
• Ability to set and achieve measurable targets, meet strategic goals and work effectively with volunteers, and local leaders
• Desire to learn on the job and meet any challenge with a positive attitude
• Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends
• Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle
• Knowledge and familiarity with the state of Pennsylvania preferred

To apply: please submit your resume to jda...@pavictory2016.org.