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.

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