Field Organizer

3 weeks ago


Washington Highlands Washington DC, United States Organizing for Impact Full time
About Organizing for Impact

We are a premier recruitment firm dedicated to driving positive change through impactful campaigns. Our team specializes in recruiting and empowering field organizers who are on the front lines of political and outreach campaigns, progressive issue movements, and government service initiatives.

Job Summary

We are seeking dynamic and adaptable independent contractors to work as Field Organizers at all levels—from entry-level to experienced operatives—to be placed on impactful campaigns and programs across the country.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish and grow canvass offices in targeted communities, including scouting an office location, setting up the office, and creating an engaging office culture.
  • Recruit, train, and manage a team of canvassers who can effectively engage with voters, explain campaign messaging, and collect data.
  • Lead field operations including door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, voter registration, and get-out-the-vote efforts to mobilize support for the campaign.
  • Implement data-driven strategies to track and analyze campaign progress, voter engagement, and canvasser performance. Ensure accountability and optimization based on data insights.
  • Build relationships with community leaders, stakeholders, and local organizations to foster support and collaboration for the campaign.
  • Effectively communicate campaign goals, messaging, and updates to senior staff daily.
  • Travel – potentially extensively – to varying locations, spending extended periods (months) to independently oversee campaign operations and drive engagement.
  • Supervise and support canvassers, office staff, and supervisors, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to ensure a cohesive and motivated team.
  • Onboard and accurately track canvasser hours worked; work with administrative team to ensure timely compensation of canvassers.
Requirements
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to create meaningful connections with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Self-starter with the ability to spot problems and take action.
  • Ability to critically solve problems and make decisions in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
  • Flexibility to travel extensively and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to inspire and mobilize others.
  • Passion for social and political change, with a commitment to advancing progressive values and causes.
  • Interest in and ability to work with people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage your schedule and work with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong time-management, communications, organizational and leadership abilities with experience in team management and development.
  • Technological proficiency in data management, analysis, and accountability practices with Voter Access Network (VAN) and MiniVAN, Excel, and/or Google LookerStudio.
  • Bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, communications, or related field a plus, but not required.
  • Previous experience in campaign organizing, field operations, or community outreach a plus.
Compensation

Salaries range from $5,000-$7,500 per month, commensurate with experience. All positions can last through mid-November, with opportunity to extend and/or advance.


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