Keith Powers for Manhattan: Field Organizer

LOCATION

NY

SALARY

4000 / Monthly

COMPANY

Keith Powers for Manhattan

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to kaitlyn@keithpowers.nyc

APPLICATION LINK

kaitlyn@keithpowers.nyc

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description: Field Organizer

 

Keith Powers for Manhattan Borough President is looking for energetic, hardworking individuals to work as Field Organizers across the Borough of Manhattan. This position is in-person, based in Manhattan and will conclude after the June Primary. 

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Implementing all aspects of the voter contact program in assigned areas including but not limited to canvassing, phonebanking, visibility, relational organizing and more.

  • Train, recruit, and manage a team of volunteers and fellows, including swift follow ups and communication with current and new volunteers through phone calls and meetings.

  • Attend local events to recruit volunteers, build new community relationships, and strengthen existing relationships within designated turf.

  • Submit required reports of voter contact and volunteer recruitment numbers.

  • Meet daily and weekly voter contact and volunteer recruitment goals as well as brainstorm ways to creatively engage volunteers and voters in your designated turf.

 

Ideal Experience and Characteristics:

  • Volunteer or internship experience in a campaign environment, or a history of issue advocacy and activism.

  • Demonstrated cultural competence and the skills needed to work meaningfully with those who are culturally different from the self; a commitment to fostering a positive working environment grounded in the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

  • Highly organized and independent work style; a strong ability to multitask and communicate.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to build relationships, listen, collaborate, and lead with respect and professionalism.

  • Willingness to work unconventional hours and 6/7 days a week.

  • Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred but not required

 

To Apply, email your resume to kaitlyn@keithpowers.nyc