General Overview
Brad Lander for Congress is seeking an Organizing Lead to support community engagement, organizing and voter turnout in NY-10. Organizing leads will play a key role in building grassroots support, engaging with voters, and supporting non-electoral community organizing efforts with our organizing partners. Reporting to the Organizing Director, Organizers will be responsible for developing volunteer engagement strategies that focus on high retention, training Volunteer Captains to independently manage direct voter contact shifts as well as ideating and implementing creative voter outreach plans that target areas with lower voter turnout.
This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual passionate about community organizing and capable of thriving in a fast-paced political environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage a team of volunteers and Volunteer Captains to implement voter outreach plans by setting goals that fit within the campaign’s overall organizing strategy.
Build relationships with neighborhood organizations and identify potential partnerships and allies for non-electoral organizing.
Executing grassroots voter-contact program within your assigned turf
Identifying community events across district and ensuring said events are covered by staff or volunteers for increased presence and engagement.
Leading canvasses and building relationships with community leaders to amplify the campaign’s message while also identifying supporters;
Running phone and text banks;
Entering data, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
At least one cycle of working or volunteering in a field role on a political or community organizing campaign (strongly preferred);
Experience organizing and training volunteers;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities;
Proficiency in voter contact tools (e.g., VAN, NGP) and Google Workspace;
Spanish language proficiency preferred but not required.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE
Has a desire to learn and a willingness to receive constructive feedback;
Believes in volunteer leadership and community organizing, which will be centerpieces of this campaign;
Has strong interpersonal skills, experience meeting deadlines, and the ability to manage many tasks simultaneously;
Has a passion for progressive politics, inclusive organizing models and a commitment to the candidate’s vision;
Has the flexibility to work irregular and long hours, including evenings and weekends;
Can be resilient under pressure and always carries a positive attitude.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a full-time, in-person position based in New York’s 10th Congressional District, with a base of 50 hours per week throughout the spring with the expectation of more hours per week as Election Day approaches.
COMPENSATION
This is a salaried position with a pay band of $5,000-$6,500 per month with an additional $1,000 monthly healthcare stipend.