CAMPAIGN ORGANIZER -- Northside Democracy for America
About Northside DFA
Northside Democracy for America is a grassroots political organization dedicated to electing socially progressive, fiscally responsible, and ethically committed Democrats to all levels of government. We are a Democratic organization in more than just name: NDFA Members set our agenda by voting to endorse or adopt candidates and deciding our policies. Learn more at www.NorthsideDFA.com or www.facebook.com/NorthsideDFA
Job Responsibilities
- Volunteer Organizing -- NDFA is built on volunteerism. The primary duty of this position is to work with NDFA members to ensure that our endorsed and adopted campaigns have the support that they need to win.
- Member Recruitment -- Identify and recruit potential new members to join Northside DFA. Spread the word about NDFA at progressive political events, work with dedicated activists to earn their voting member credit, and drive turnout to NDFA activities.
- Organizational Building -- Support our leadership team in building organizational capacity. Help plan a "Meet the Candidates" event, assist the NDFA Chair, and other duties as necessary.
A Successful Applicant Will Be
- Professional -- At least one cycle of previous campaign or community organizing experience is required for this position.
- Motivated -- A successful organizer will be self-motivated and able to work independently to accomplish their goals.
- Enthusiastic -- A positive attitude and boundless enthusiasm are worth more than all of the experience in the world. Be excited, this is a rare opportunity to build the progressive movement in Chicago!
Position Details
This is a temporary full-time position as an independent contractor. The position lasts until February 25th, with the possibility to extend until mid-April based on runoff elections. Salary is $2,000 per month.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter to Melissa Lindberg at lindbergndfa@gmail.com.