[GAINPOWER.org: Jobs That Are Left] Field Organizer Position with Sandy For Council (NYC City Council Campaign)

February 19, 2021

[GAINPOWER.org: Jobs That Are Left] Field Organizer Position with Sandy For Council (NYC City Council Campaign)

Sandy for Council  - Field Organizer

The Sandy for Council campaign  is looking for a full-time Field Organizer to help support our communications and field operation for this competitive and progressive race in Brooklyn, New York. The Field Organizer will be responsible for managing volunteer capacity, supplementing our texting program, and supporting our field operation through volunteer recruitment and digital strategy.  The position reports to the Campaign Manager and Field Director. Email your resume to maria@sandyforcouncil.com  to apply.


About Sandy Nurse

Sandy Nurse is a community organizer running for New York City Council in District 37. Sandy is an Afro-Latina, born in Panama to an immigrant father and raised by a single mother. Sandy is the founder of BK ROT, a co-founder of the Mayday Space, a direct action organizer, and a carpenter. She has spent nearly a decade working to create the alternative institutions we need for positive social change while confronting power. 

Field Organizer Responsibilities

  • Draft, prepare, and launch campaigns across P2P and phonebank tools

  • Recruit and build relationships with volunteers to hit ambitious voter contact goals

  • Canvass (in-person) and talk to folks in the district through High Traffic Canvassing and door to door Literature drops

  • Develop additional training materials to support field program as required

  • Plan and execute an email program that promotes our field program

  • Motivate volunteers and positively contribute to the volunteer community

  • Perform other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will have these qualities:

  • Spanish fluency and translation skills a plus

  • Experience managing volunteers remotely, including running trainings

  • Experience using digital organizing tools  to keep the volunteer community connected (e.g Zoom, Slack)

  • Strong commitment to progressive politics and ideals

  •  Ability to work in a high-pressure, on-call environment. Candidates must be self-motivated and willing to work long hours

  • Creative problem-solving abilities, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a willingness to try new things

Field Organizer Qualifications

  • New York and/or Brooklyn organizing experience required

  • This position is ideal for a candidate with at least 1-2 cycles of experience on an electoral campaign

  • Team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong, proactive work ethic and commitment to problem solving

Timeline and Compensation

This is a full-time, paid position beginning in early March 2021 and running through June 30, 2021. Monthly compensation for this role is $3,250.


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