Montana Democratic Party: Distributed Organizer, Montana Democratic Party

LOCATION

MT

SALARY

$4,176-$5,040 / Monthly

COMPANY

Montana Democratic Party

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Party

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants should submit their resume here: https://bit.ly/MTDistroOrg. Any questions can be directed to [email protected].

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Distributed Organizer, Montana Democratic Party

 

Summary: Distributed Organizers will be responsible for virtually recruiting and managing volunteer relationships, executing voter contact, and representing the campaign in their assigned communities. Montana is the most important battleground state in 2024, with highly competitive elections at all levels, including reelecting Senator Jon Tester. Distributed Organizers will report to the Distributed Organizing Director. This position is full-time in-person, based in Billings, Montana, and requires regular travel. Remote work options will not be available for this position. No experience necessary! All training is provided.

 

Required Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

● Strong interpersonal skills, and desire to organize for Montana Democrats up and down the ballot

● Valid driver’s license, reliable access to a personal vehicle, internet, and a cellphone

● Strong communication skills - must be able to speak with and persuade all kinds of voters

● Drive to hit and exceed ambitious metric goals, and ability to take feedback from managers

● Excellent time management skills, flexibility, and a willingness to problem-solve effectively

● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work long, irregular hours - including weekends

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Recruit, manage, and train volunteers to participate in direct voter contact; including but not limited to door-to-door canvassing, volunteer recruitment calls, phone banking, and relational organizing

● Implement strategies to meet daily and weekly organizing metrics, adhere to MDP’s established statewide data standards, and ensure accurate data collection for all voter-contact activity

● Support volunteers by hosting regular 1:1 meetings, trainings, and virtual events

● Assist on-the-ground Organizers with in-state volunteer management and event build

● Develop volunteer leadership teams to prepare for a robust statewide Get Out the Vote effort

● Other responsibilities as assigned Compensation:

 

This temporary position is anticipated to end no later than November 2024 and is unionized with IBEW Local 206. Organizers receive employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, a monthly $100 tech stipend, and qualifying mileage reimbursement. As part of the MDP’s agreement with IBEW, Organizer salaries will increase as hours scale closer to Election Day. Those are:

April - July 2024: $4,176/month

August - September 2024: $4,896/month

October - November 2024: $5,040/month

 

How to Apply: Applicants should submit their resume here: https://bit.ly/MTDistroOrg.

 

The Montana Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to our mission. We are 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, ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other legally protected basis.