The Democratic Party of Oregon is hiring entry level and experienced Field Organizers for its
campaign to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in Oregon.
The ideal candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented and responsible self-starters with proven
leadership and community organizing skills, and who can adapt to a changing campaign
environment.
This position is overtime eligible. Applicants should be prepared to work at least 40 hours a week,
and up to 60 hours a week as we approach Election Day. Evening and weekend work will be
required. A few part-time positions may be available in certain regional offices.
Duties include but are not limited to:
● Recruit, train and organize volunteers to participate in door-knocking, phonebanking and
other voter outreach programs.
● Meet all benchmarks for voter contact and volunteer recruitment on a daily, weekly, and
monthly basis.
● Execute the statewide field strategy and plan within your region assigned.
● Assist candidates and surrogate events within your region.
● Build and engage a diverse network of supportive organizations and individuals to support
campaigns.
● All other duties as assigned.
Required:
● Enthusiasm for Democratic politics.
● Great time management and organization skills.
● Ability to train and instruct volunteers.
● Excellent listening skills and ability to communicate effectively both in writing and
verbally.
● Strong organizational, management, and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to handle multiple priority projects and meet established timelines.
● Ability to meet strategic goals and work effectively with regional and local leaders.
● Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic
backgrounds.
● Reliable internet and phone access.
Preferred:
● Any past Democratic campaign or volunteering experience.
● Experience with Voter Activation Network (VAN) or Vote Builder.
● Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Drive).
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and names and contact information for
three professional references as a single PDF file, with the title DPO Field Organizer, to
hiring@dpo.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
This is a full-time position. The position comes with an hourly pay of $25.13 - $27.32 per hour,
based on experience and training. Benefits include fully paid health, vision, and dental
coverage, and mileage reimbursement for qualifying travel. Coordinated Campaign staff will
receive a stipend for phone and home internet access, and technology support will be
provided as needed. This position is represented by the Campaign Workers Guild.
This is not a remote position, and the applicant must be an Oregon resident or be
willing to establish Oregon residency.
The Democratic Party of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all interested applicants are
strongly encouraged to apply. We know there are great candidates who won’t fit everything we’ve
described above, or who have important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to
apply and tell us about yourself. We are dedicated to constantly improving our organization, in part
by making sure our staff reflects the communities most impacted by our work. We are committed to
building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. Women, people of color,
LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity,
age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition.