[GAINPOWER.org: Jobs That Are Left] Casten for Congress Hiring Field Organizers

August 14, 2020

[GAINPOWER.org: Jobs That Are Left] Casten for Congress Hiring Field Organizers

Hello!


Sean Casten's re-election campaign (IL06) is looking for more Field Organizers to join our team! JD attached.


This is a DCCC targeted Frontline race. The seat was flipped in 2018 for the first time since the 70s due to the impressive organization built on the ground--we're building off of that infrastructure.


If you or someone you know is interested, have them send their resume to me at robin@castenforcongress.com. Please, feel free to share with your networks!


Field Organizer - Casten for Congress 

Congressman Sean Casten's re-election campaign is seeking motivated, reliable, and passionate team players to join our campaign as Field Organizers. In 2018, Sean Casten flipped this seat because of strong organizing on the ground. This year we're not letting that slip one inch. This is an exciting re-election campaign for one of the most competitive races in the country.

Job Description: 

  • Implement aspects of the campaign's field and voter contact program

  • Build relationships with, recruit, train, and manage volunteers, interns, and activists to participate in and run grassroots activities (i.e. door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and early voting to persuade and turn out voters) 

  • Meet and exceed goals for voter contact, volunteer recruitment, grassroots engagement, visibility, and GOTV

Responsibilities Include:

  • Proactively reach out to active volunteers and identify and recruit new volunteers 

  • Communicate proactively and effectively with colleagues 

  • Preparing canvass and call materials

  • Daily data entry of organizing and voter contact data accurately and on time

Qualifications: 

  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds

  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meeting frequent deadlines 

  • Willingness to work extensive hours, including nights and weekends 

  • Ability to problem solve effectively and creatively 

  • Strong communication and organizational skills, showing attention to detail 

  • Goal-orientation and willingness to hold oneself accountable 

  • A team orientation that combines collegiality and creativity to drive and motivate others 

  • Good sense of humor and ability to adapt to changing needs and program priorities

  • Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ folks are strongly encouraged to apply 

Pay is $3,500/month

To apply, please email a resume to robin@castenforcongress.com with the subject line "Field Organizer"

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