Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress: Field Lead Organizer

LOCATION

NY

SALARY

60000 / Yearly

COMPANY

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

https://airtable.com/apppZp0A4LffjZAzL/pag3Bl7leG696MuV3/form

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose/Summary:This position is only until November 2024. A field organizer is the hyper-localized extension of the campaign in the community. It is a role focused on the grassroots, where the heart of this campaign is. This role will, in coordination with the field director, set in action the ground strategy for the campaign to meet its electoral goals. This role requires the use of technical and soft skills to track progress and accomplish goals. We encourage local residents to apply for field lead roles in their neighborhoods.

 

Duties: This role will recruit and manage local volunteers, work in concert with the other areas of the campaign to plan a comprehensive community and electoral organizing strategy for their region, assist with putting together events, and strive to meet vote goals for their specific geographic area. Almost daily data management which includes data entry, engagement with community stakeholders, and tweaks to the tools/resources used. The role will also participate in technical and qualitative training to further enhance their skills and adhere to organizational processes.

 

Competencies:

  • Thrive in a collaborative and heavily team-based environment

  • Be organized and structured

  • A go-getter attitude - this role is very community facing

  • Be data driven

  • Ability to learn or possess a basic level understanding of electoral tools (Votebuilder,

  • REACH, MiniVan)

  • Capable of motivating and managing staff and volunteers

  • Spanish language skills preferred