Idaho Democratic Party: Field Organizer

LOCATION

ID

SALARY

45,000 / Yearly

COMPANY

Idaho Democratic Party

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Party

CONTACT

elijah@idahodemocrats.org

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If interested, please send your resumé and a brief summary of your interest in the role to Elijah Watson at elijah@idahodemocrats.org.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Idaho Democratic Party is hiring a bilingual organizer for its largest statewide coordinated campaign ever. The 2024 Coordinated Campaign is designed to help elect Democrats in battleground districts and build a volunteer base for the 2024 election cycle. The Field Organizer will work under the Field Director and be placed in a designated legislative district to maximize voter turnout in the district. _The position is temporary and runs from June 2024 to November 2024. _

 

This role has an anticipated start date of July 15, 2024.

 

Roles and Duties:

  • Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for phone banking, voter registration, and canvassing events.

  • Must be able to hit metric goals on a weekly and quarterly basis and work well under pressure.

  • Build up a strong volunteer base and understanding of the area for Get Out the Vote (GOTV) in November 2024.

  • Develop and maintain a strong and trusting relationship with the county officials, candidates, volunteers, and partner organizations.

  • Provide daily/weekly reports of voter contact and volunteer recruitment data to the Field Director.

  • Work with HQ Staff, candidate staff, and other Democratic Party staff to implement organizational goals across the state.

  • Plan and recruit for weekly volunteer events in your respective counties.

  • Recruit and manage paid knockers throughout the 2024 campaign cycle.

 

Job Requirements:

  • Prior organizing experience preferred (paid, volunteer, or internship)

  • Full availability for the last two weeks before an election is required.

  • Ability to work long and unusual hours (some weekends and nights, especially leading up to the election).

  • Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license. Travel is required.

  • Fluency is Spanish is required for this role.

  • Must be willing to relocate.