[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Field Organizer in VA Congressional for Progressive, Female Candidate

February 26, 2018

[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Field Organizer in VA Congressional for Progressive, Female Candidate

Leslie Cockburn for Congress

Field Organizer – Job Description


Leslie Cockburn for Congress is seeking full-time Field Organizers for a data-informed, volunteer-driven field operation to elect a progressive, female candidate to the U.S. House of Representatives. Field Organizers will be responsible for building a robust grassroots network of volunteers. Competitive candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills, work well in a fast-paced environment, and be passionate about electing a strong progressive voice to Congress.


Responsibilities:

  • Recruit, mobilize, and train volunteers to participate in direct voter contact activities

  • Manage volunteer teams and coach volunteer leaders to do their work effectively

  • Plan and execute organizing events, phone banks, and canvass launches

  • Coordinate voter contact in turf including phone banking and door-knocking

  • Report daily results and weekly metrics and enter all relevant data  


Qualifications:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and in team settings

  • Ability to meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly goals

  • A willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment

  • Access to a phone, laptop, and reliable transportation as well as valid driver's license

  • Previous campaign work or internship experience preferred but not necessary

  • Votebuilder/VAN proficiency is also preferred but not necessary


To apply, please send a resume and a paragraph of interest to emily@lesliecockburnforcongress.com. Please write "VA5 Field Organizer" in the subject line.


Non Discrimination Policy:


We are committed to the principles of equal opportunity. Our organizational policies, practices, programs, activities and decisions regarding employment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, volunteerism, internships and other terms and conditions of employment or voluntary service shall not be based on a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, ancestry, military discharge status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, source of income, parental status, housing status, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable law.


Women, people of color and LGBTQ people are always
strongly encouraged to apply.

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