Democratic State Senator Iwen Chu (NY-17) is hiring an organizer for her 2024 reelection campaign. The South Brooklyn district includes Bensonhurst, Sunset Park, Dyker Heights, Bath Beach, and parts of Kensington, and has a large Chinese-speaking constituency. The organizer will spearhead volunteer recruitment and voter engagement, and will work with individual volunteers, community groups, and unions.
Responsibilities:
Engage in direct voter contact through door-to-door canvassing, high-traffic canvassing, phone calls, and relational outreach if applicable
Register constituents to vote, engage them on the issues, and make detailed voting plans with voters en masse during Get Out the Vote.
Recruit, train and manage volunteers engaging in canvassing, phone banking and peer-to-peer (relational) outreach
Hit and exceed weekly/daily numerical performance goals
Regularly and faithfully record data daily in campaign databases
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills
The ability to stay organized and multi-task
The ability to inspire and motivate others
Grit and persistence in the face of setbacks and challenges
A passion for making the world a better place by electing the right leaders
Commitment to a team culture of excellence and mutual compassion
Willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
Fluency in Mandarin and a working knowledge of WeChat/Weixin strongly preferred
Current driver’s license and access to a vehicle is a plus