Deputy Field Organizers Needed for VA Democratic Coordinated Campaign

[Reggie McKoy]

The VA Democratic Coordinated Campaign is currently looking for Deputy Field Organizers for Fredericksburg, Newport News and Hampton. Please send your resume and at least two references to rmc...@vademocrats.org.

Official Job Description Below: 

The Virginia Coordinated Campaign is looking for experienced, motivated and  organized individuals to join the 2013 Campaign team as Deputy Field Organizers. The Coordinated Campaign will run a community-based program that will provide ordinary people with the tools they need to lead us to a Democratic success on November 5^th. We’re building long-term activists by developing skilled, talented, party advocacy throughout Virginia. 

Position Summary:

Deputy Field Organizers are responsible for building a political network and 
executing our strategy to win targeted electoral campaigns throughout 
the Commonwealth.  Deputy Field Organizers will report to Field Organizers in targeted turf. 

Job responsibilities include: 

·         Implementing the state field plan; 

·         Recruiting, training, and managing volunteers, activists, to participate in grassroots activities such as door-to-door, phone banking and early voting to persuade and turn out voters the November elections; 

·         Generating public awareness and support by engaging with new, grassroots, and social media. 

·         Developing relationships with key political players and opinion leaders, and allied organizations and coalitions to build our base of support in the state; 

·         Coordinating with allied coalitions and the state field staff; 

Job Qualifications

 A strong commitment to Democratic ideals, issues, grassroots organizing, excellent personal, verbal and written communication skills, and the flexibility and temperament to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing political environment. 

The position offers entrepreneurial challenges with considerable opportunities for professional growth and to contribute meaningfully to the Democratic Party.  Successful candidates will bring the following skills and attributes to the position:

·         Political campaign experience in support of an issue, initiative, or candidate campaign;

·         Goal-orientation and willingness to hold self-accountable; 

·         Willingness to relocate; 

·         Willingness to travel to attend trainings and events; 

·         Excellent personal, verbal, and written communication skills; 

·         Ability to work quickly and cooperatively under pressure and meet deadlines; 

·         Ability to work well with coalitions and the staff and leadership of allied organizations; 

·         Energetic outlook and commitment to the mission and grassroots approach to change; 

·         A team orientation that combines collegiality and creativity to drive and motivate others.