Campaign and Development Associate
Activate America is a field-oriented Independent Expenditure organization that harnesses grassroots power to elect Democrats to the U.S. House and Senate. We connect individual volunteers and organizations with opportunities for direct voter contact through postcards, phone banking, texting, and canvassing. For the 2024 elections, we are targeting U.S. Senate races in AZ, MT, NV, OH and PA, as well as competitive House races in those states as well as California and New York.
We are looking for a talented, patient, and charismatic campaign associate with a customer service mentality to help expand and run our voter contact programs, and support our fundraising efforts, so that we can empower volunteers and volunteer groups to engage in electoral action.
Job Description:
The Campaign Associate will help run our voter contact programs, including phone banking, postcarding and canvassing, and will work with our PAC Director on fundraising. The ideal candidate will have at least one cycle of campaign and organizing experience, good writing skills, strong attention to detail, and a creative approach to grassroots civic engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with the Postcard Program Manager to support individual volunteers and postcard groups
Assist with leading Zoom phone banks, including training new phone banking volunteers and providing technical assistance
Coordinate with local partners to identify and develop appropriate canvassing opportunities for Activate America volunteers
Recruit, train, and support volunteers
Recruit community and issue-based groups to join our efforts
Research and writing projects
Cultivate donor relationships
Organize and help run virtual and in-person fundraising and volunteer engagement events
Assist with record-keeping and donor correspondence
Participate in staff and team meetings
Contribute to the development of overall campaign strategy and tactical decisions
Required Qualifications
One or more cycles of electoral field organizing or fundraising experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and desire for political change
Self-starter, with ability to work independently and as part of a team
Computer savvy- familiar with Excel, Google docs
Strong attention to detail
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with EveryAction (or other CRM)
Familiarity with Mobilize America
Fundraising experience
Most of our staff is based in California, but our volunteers are nationwide. We prefer that the Campaign and Development Associate reside in the Bay Area, but we are willing to consider candidates anywhere in the US. The job is remote, but travel for occasional in-person meetings and events, as well as some evening and weekend work may be required.
We are seeking a commitment through the November 2024 election. The anticipated start date is June 1, but we are willing to be flexible for the right candidate.
Activate America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Black, Latino/a, Indigenous, and others who identify as nonwhite, people with disabilities, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are encouraged to apply.