Field Organizer Position with Sandy For Council (NYC City Council Campaign)
Alexis Salcedo
Sandy for Council - Field Organizer
The Sandy for Council campaign is looking for a full-time Field Organizer to help support our communications and field operation for this competitive and progressive race in Brooklyn, New York. The Field Organizer will be responsible for managing volunteer capacity, supplementing our texting program, and supporting our field operation through volunteer recruitment and digital strategy. The position reports to the Campaign Manager and Field Director. Email your resume to ma...@sandyforcouncil.com to apply.
About Sandy Nurse
Sandy Nurse is a community organizer running for New York City Council in District 37. Sandy is an Afro-Latina, born in Panama to an immigrant father and raised by a single mother. Sandy is the founder of BK ROT, a co-founder of the Mayday Space, a direct action organizer, and a carpenter. She has spent nearly a decade working to create the alternative institutions we need for positive social change while confronting power.
Field Organizer Responsibilities
Draft, prepare, and launch campaigns across P2P and phonebank tools
Recruit and build relationships with volunteers to hit ambitious voter contact goals
Canvass (in-person) and talk to folks in the district through High Traffic Canvassing and door to door Literature drops
Develop additional training materials to support field program as required
Plan and execute an email program that promotes our field program
Motivate volunteers and positively contribute to the volunteer community
Perform other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will have these qualities:
Spanish fluency and translation skills a plus
Experience managing volunteers remotely, including running trainings
Experience using digital organizing tools to keep the volunteer community connected (e.g Zoom, Slack)
Strong commitment to progressive politics and ideals
Ability to work in a high-pressure, on-call environment. Candidates must be self-motivated and willing to work long hours
Creative problem-solving abilities, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a willingness to try new things
Field Organizer Qualifications
New York and/or Brooklyn organizing experience required
This position is ideal for a candidate with at least 1-2 cycles of experience on an electoral campaign
Team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Strong, proactive work ethic and commitment to problem solving
Timeline and Compensation
This is a full-time, paid position beginning in early March 2021 and running through June 30, 2021. Monthly compensation for this role is $3,250.