Denny Heck for Congress Field Organizer Position

Field Organizer

Competitive Western Washington Democratic congressional campaign is seeking full time Field Organizers to build a grassroots voter contact effort to re-elect a Member of Congress. Organizers will be in charge of recruiting, managing and coordinating volunteers as well as performing direct voter contact.

Start Date/End Date: May/Early June- November 15

Location: Puget Sound Region (Washington State)

Responsibilities include:

·      Representing the campaign in the community

·      Working with the field director to implement voter contact efforts and events in their region

·      Building a long-term volunteer infrastructure in their assigned area

·      Collaborating and managing volunteer leadership to successfully plan events such as canvasses, phone banks, and voter registration drives.

·      Managing training and motivating volunteers

Qualifications:

·      Previous experience on Democratic campaigns encouraged

·      Strong organizational skills

·      Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

·      Dedication to empowering volunteers and a belief in moving progressive causes forward

·      Goal orientated and willing to hold oneself accountable as a member of a team

·      Excellent personal, verbal and written communication skills

·      Ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends, on a regular basis.

·      Access to transportation

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Healthcare benefits available.

To apply, email your 100-200 word cover letter and resume to james@dennyheckforcongress.com with Field Organizers in the subject line.

People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.