FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY FIELD ORGANIZER
The Florida Democratic Party is expanding our team in advance of the 2020 election and is seeking Field Organizers who can thrive in a dynamic, data-driven environment . This position is full-time (approximately 50-60 hours/week), and will require work during nontraditional hours (nights and weekends).
Organizers will be based in counties throughout the state, and applicants located in all parts of Florida are encouraged to apply. The position will require some limited travel within the state.
Description of Duties
Work with existing Democratic Party infrastructure to conduct voter outreach, engagement, and voter registration
Build and manage engagement events such as phone banks and voter registration drives
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers with the aim of building teams capable of operating independently
Conduct outreach to local community leaders and progressive organizations
Assist with local and regional on-site event operations.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
Experience in community organizing, legislative, public affairs, sociology, or policy‑oriented environment including issue or electoral campaigns, advocacy or related experience.
Demonstrated experience in community organizing and legislative/political/electoral work.
Excellent relationship building skills and strong knowledge of your local community.
Experience working and effectively developing leadership within underserved communities and communities of color
Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and socio-economic levels.
Self-motivation, professionalism and a positive demeanor.
Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills.
Extremely organized.
Knowledge of Google Suite
Ability to work outside of typical business hours, including nights and weekends
Committed to details, results, and consistent improvement.
A strong commitment to Democratic ideals and issues.
Experience with NGP VAN / Votebuilder a plus.
Logistics
Must have a valid driver's license, reliable mode of transportation and the ability to travel at times throughout the state for more than a day at a time.
Must have access to a working smartphone and laptop.
Must have the ability to regularly lift and carry 25 lbs.
Locations
Field Organizers are based in the counties in which they operate. We are currently looking for Regional Field Directors in the following counties:
Miami-Dade
Broward
Palm Beach
Pinellas
Pasco
Orange
Brevard
Volusia
Escambia
Okaloosa
Sarasota
Lee
Salary & Benefits
The Florida Democratic Party offers a competitive salary with the opportunity for growth. Yearly salary for the organizer position is $39,600 in addition to benefits. The position is currently slated through March 31, 2020 and may be renewed through November 8, 2020.
Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to jobs@floridadems.org with your name and the job you are applying for in the subject line.
The Florida Democratic Party is committed to hiring an inclusive, diverse staff. We are an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic identity, or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.
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