Field Organizer Job Description
Overview In the 2018 midterms, Jason Crow beat 5-term Republican incumbent Mike Coffman by 11%, winning a seat that no Democrat had ever held since its creation. Colorado’s 6th congressional district is considered to be the state’s only swing district and is a targeted race for both Republicans and Democrats. Congressman Crow is seeking reelection to continue representing Colorado’s CD6 in Congress in 2020.
Responsibilities and Duties
• Identify, recruit, and train groups of volunteers to conduct voter contact
• Meet and exceed strict daily, weekly, and monthly goals
• Help create and run events virtually and possibly in-person
• Train and mentor volunteer leaders • Use digital voter contact tools
• Ensure accurate collection and entry of data
• Provide direct supervisor with quantitative and qualitative reports as part of an ongoing evaluation of the program’s success
• Act as a liaison to a wide variety of civic, political, and constituency groups
Qualifications and Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully relate to voters and volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds
• Committed to providing experiences that are inclusive, safe, fun, and empowering for our volunteers
• Ability to work independently and in team settings
• Ability to work long and irregular hours in a fast-paced, metrics-driven work environment
• One year of campaign experience or community organizing experience preferred but not necessary
• Knowledge of Votebuilder/VAN preferred but not necessary
• Basic computer literacy and understanding of common political tech, databases, and software
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Access to reliable transportation and possession of a valid driver’s license, cell phone and laptop.
• Must be able to work remotely given the COVID-19 pandemic
• Spanish speaker strongly preferred
• Colorado experience strongly preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $3250 - $4000/month
Jason Crow for Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.