JB for Governor Hiring Field Organizers
Caitlin Pharo
We’re Hiring → Organizers
Description:
The JB Pritzker for Governor campaign is seeking full-time Organizers for a statewide organizing program in Illinois. Organizers will be responsible for executing the statewide organizing plan within his/her assigned region/turf. Organizers will be the local face of the JB for Governor campaign and will be a critical element of the organizing program through their effective training and management of volunteers. Organizers report to their Regional Field Director.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Identify, recruit, and train groups of volunteers to build a volunteer base to strengthen the campaign’s organization throughout the state and meet the goals outlined by the organizing program
- Ensure the successful training and inclusion of all volunteers
- Provide volunteers with the positive leadership, culture, resources, and guidance required to succeed during each phase of the campaign
- Ensure the accurate and reliable entry of data throughout the campaign
- Provide the Regional Field Director with quantitative and qualitative reports as part of an ongoing evaluation of the program’s success
- Perform other duties as needed
Skills and Qualifications:
- Demonstrated interest and commitment to progressive candidates and causes, with one cycle of previous field experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of Google Docs, basic computer literacy, and access to a reliable laptop. Votebuilder/VAN proficiency is also strongly preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work long, irregular hours in a fast-paced, metrics-driven work environment
- Ability to work independently and in team settings
- A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an ability to relocate as needed
- Winning mentality
Interested candidates can apply at this form.
JB for Governor 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. JB for Governor is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, ancestry, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law. JB for Governor will not tolerate any unlawful
discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.