Field Organizer
Overview:
The
Mike Villarreal Campaign for Mayor is seeking highly motivated field
staff to join our team. We will run a grassroots program that provides
volunteers the skills and resources they need to engage their
neighborhoods and communities. An ideal candidate is creative, highly
organized, and ready to hit the ground running.
Responsibilities
· Manage volunteer teams. Plan and execute canvasses and phone banks
· Train volunteers and fellows on voter persuasion, data integrity and other relevant skills
· Participate in weekly staff meetings and daily reporting calls
· Work with the Field Director to develop voter outreach strategy
· Manage a metrics driven operation and report progress to goals in a timely and accurate manner
· Advance candidate events within assigned region
· Build and manage relationships with allied organizations in assigned region
Qualifications
Applicants must
· Have a passion for organizing and voter engagement
· Possess excellent personal, verbal and written communication skills
· Be able to successfully coach and manage volunteers
· Have the ability to communicate with diverse populations and leaders
· Be able to work in a high-pressure setting and willing to work long hours, including nights and weekends
· Have experience meeting goals and the ability to manage many tasks simultaneously
· Be willing to travel within assigned turf and possess a driver's license and vehicle
· Be competent with Microsoft Excel and Google Spreadsheets
*Individuals with San Antonio ties, campaign experience and a working familiarity with Votebuilder are preferred*
If interested, email a resume and three references to matthew@mikevillarreal.com with "Field Organizer Application" in the subject line.
The Mike Villarreal Campaign is an equal opportunity employer.