[jobsthatareLEFT] Mayoral Campaign Seeking Regional Organizers in Philadelphia, PA

February 3, 2015

[jobsthatareLEFT] Mayoral Campaign Seeking Regional Organizers in Philadelphia, PA

Regional Organizers

 

Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate is currently seeking Regional Organizers to work with our campaign's field and political programs. Join our team of dedicated campaign staff looking to elect a mayor who will put the needs of Philadelphians first again.

 

Regional Organizers will be responsible for recruiting, training, and managing volunteers to expand the volunteer network within their region for the campaign. Regional Organizers will manage and execute voter contact tactics such as phone banks, canvasses, petition drives, and visibility events, and also work within their regions to gain political support. Regional Organizers will also be responsible for managing their turf in VAN. In addition to the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have good political instincts, extreme discipline, sense of humor, and must be willing to work long campaign hours.

 

Responsibilities:

·      Recruit, manage, and train volunteers to organize their communities/neighborhoods

·      Oversee voter contact activities including phone banks and canvassing

·      Organize their turf based on its unique characteristics

·      Identify and cultivate volunteer leadership

·      Plan and execute events and training

·      Build relationships with community and political leaders

·      Timely and accurate data entry and reporting

 

Qualifications and Requirements:

·      Previous campaign experience (as volunteer or paid staff) preferred but not required

·      Exceptionally organized with the ability to meet strict deadlines

·      Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

·      Knowledge of VAN, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Docs

·      Organizing mindset and can-do attitude

·      Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and creatively problem-solve

·      Strong interpersonal skills and team player

·      Attention to detail

·      High energy, outgoing, and enthusiastic personality

·      Spanish language skills are a plus (but not required)

 

Applications are due ASAP for a March 2015 start date. Campaign lasts through Democratic primary in May 2015.

 

To apply, email resume & cover letter with the subject line "Regional Organizer" to phillymayor2015@gmail.com

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