Minnesota Senate DFL: District Field Organizer (SD-45)

LOCATION

MN

SALARY

4500 / Monthly

COMPANY

Minnesota Senate DFL

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

CONTACT

will@senatedflcaucus.com

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with an increased emphasis on hiring in June 2024. Please send a resume, including your city of residence, and three references to Organizing Director Will Kuball (will@senatedflcaucus.com) with “District Field Organizer” as the subject line. The Minnesota Senate DFL is an equal-opportunity employer. The Minnesota Senate DFL is committed to including groups historically underrepresented due to race/ethnicity, religion, age, gender-identity, sexual orientation, and/or ability. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The MN Senate DFL is hiring field staff to protect the DFL majority ahead of the SD-45 special election. This special election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and will determine which party holds the majority in the Minnesota Senate. District Field Organizers will be responsible for organizing efforts in a targeted Senate District supporting the endorsed DFL Senate candidate and DFLers up and down the ballot, including:

 

  • Implementing the Caucus’s Field plan;

  • Building strong, collaborative relationships with local DFL officers, activists, partners, and constituency leaders;

  • Representing the DFL by attending and planning local events, like house parties;

  • Recruiting, managing, and training grassroots volunteer teams to engage in direct voter contact, volunteer recruitment and retention;

  • Registering new voters in key constituencies;

  • And other tasks as assigned by the Minnesota DFL.

 

The ideal candidate for this role is outgoing, self-motivated, willing to try new things, and passionate about DFL values. They are an excellent verbal communicator who is excited to think outside the box, with a track record of working with people or organizing their personal networks. Prior campaign experience is not required. This positions has the potential for extension past the SD-45 special election.