Field Organizer - Maine Democratic Party (Maine)

[alec Maybarduk]

The Maine Democratic Party is hiring regional field organizers for state and federal races in the 2012 election. Field Organizers are responsible for recruiting, training and coordinating regional volunteer teams to win multiple state and federal campaigns. The chosen candidates will be directly responsible for delivering the margin of victory in their region.

Other responsibilities include but not limited to: organizing media events, representing the Maine Democratic Party at community events and meetings, organizing local grassroots trainings and coordinating phone banks and canvasses.

Responsibilities include:

·Identifying, recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers teams;
·Coordinating and participating in direct voter contact programs to register, motivate and mobilize voters in key regions;
·Representing Maine Democratic Party on a local level with community groups and candidate campaigns;
·Detailed regular reporting of regional activities and program results,

Our ideal candidate for the position would have the following qualifications:

·Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully relate to voters and volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds;

Ability to follow sometimes detailed strategies, solve problems creatively and think on your feet;
Must have sound judgment and strategic sense;
Must be able to work independently and in team settings;
Must be able to work long and irregular hours as needed;
A good sense of humor and a strong interest in and commitment to the Maine Democratic Party's politics are musts;
Basic computer literacy and data base skills;
Must have a car and driver's license;
One year of campaign experience or community organizing experience preferred;

Competitive salary and benefits. Positions available all across Maine. This is a project position that will only last through the election.

The Maine Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. Maine Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and it is Maine Democratic Party policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The Maine Democratic Party will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

How to Apply / Contact

To apply:

Please email resume and cover letter to victo...@mainedems.org, include "Field Organizer" in the subject line.

[alec Maybarduk]