[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] HIRING: Field Organizers in competitive NY state senate race

July 12, 2018

[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] HIRING: Field Organizers in competitive NY state senate race

Jen Metzger's campaign for NY State Senate (district 42) is seeking Field Organizers for this election cycle. This is a competitive race and NY is one seat away from a Democratic majority.


Ideal applicants will be outgoing and enthusiastic, have ties to the Hudson Valley and Catskills, and comfortable working as part of a team. Applicants will also be willing to work irregular hours, and have a strong commitment to economic, social, racial, and environmental justice.


RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

  • Executing the field plan and providing the Field Director (FD) with ongoing reports for evaluation of the campaign's ability to reach goals.

  • Recruiting, training, and managing volunteers to build self-sufficient teams within communities that achieve voter contact goals assigned by the FD.

  • Identifying and cultivating volunteer leaders, and helping them develop plans to organize their unique communities to persuade and motivate voters.

  • Organizing (and participating in) canvasses, phone banks, meet and greet events, and other voter contact activities.

  • Ensuring timely, accurate data entry.

  • Building relationships with voters and key community leaders.

  • Working with communications team, constituency coordinators, and scheduler to amplify community outreach and ensure candidate visibility at key events.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least one campaign cycle field organizing experience, including volunteer management and canvassing.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

  • Proven capacity for self-direction and efficient time management.

  • Knowledge of VAN, NGP, Google Docs/Sheets/Drive/Calendar, Slack.

  • Cell phone, laptop, valid driver's license, and access to reliable transportation required.


COMPENSATION

Salaried, full-time positions. Compensation commensurate with experience but does not include benefits.


TO APPLY, send resume and brief cover letter, including reference contact information to apply@jenmetzger.com.

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