Description:
The Texas Democratic Party is currently seeking applications for organizers to help lead us to victory in 2024. We are looking for highly motivated, passionate, and talented organizers to help elect Democrats up and down the ticket. Organizers will recruit and develop a number of volunteer leaders to engage in direct and relational voter contact. Organizers will collaborate with their volunteers to build and expand local volunteer infrastructure. At their core, an organizer connects and activates people; is ready to build relationships; loves talking to voters; and believes in developing and coaching others. Organizers will report to their Regional Organizing Director. This is a full-time, hourly non-exempt position regularly requiring up to 55 hours per week, with increased hours expected during the Get Out The Vote period leading up to the election. This is a union-eligible position and a cycle-based position ending in November 2024.
Core Responsibilities:
Work to build local grassroots volunteer leadership that will then engage in direct voter contact, volunteer recruitment and retention.
Implement grassroots organizing tactics, including organizing and executing effective activities, such as community events, house meetings, tabling, high traffic canvassing, door-to-door canvassing & phone banks.
Develop and train volunteers to build a voter turnout machine
Build the local volunteer infrastructure necessary for success in November and beyond.
Meet and exceed goals for volunteer recruitment & retention as well as direct voter contact.
Required Skills:
Strong commitment to Democratic values and enthusiasm for electing Colin Allred and Democrats up and down the ballot.
At least one cycle of organizing experience. Experience on a statewide or national campaign, preferred
Experience recruiting, training, and building lasting relationships with passionate voters and volunteers
Experience with VAN, Microsoft Office and Google Docs
Required Tools:
Reliable Transportation
A reliable laptop
A reliable cell phone
Preferred Experience:
You love connecting with others, motivating action, and building coalitions.
You’re solutions oriented and competitive about reaching goals
You’re able to build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities. You understand how to take an inclusive lens into all aspects of work.
You have the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up your sleeves and getting the work done.
You have access to reliable transportation, and are willing to travel frequently.
Salary: Hourly rate with minimum $4,262 per month; $4,993 per month during 30-day GOTV period
Start Date: ASAP, August 2024
Location: Within and near your local community
How To Apply: Please**click here** to apply for this position.
The Texas Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.