Iwen Chu for State Senate: Field Organizer

LOCATION

NY

SALARY

Salary range of $3,500-4500/month depending on experience / Monthly

COMPANY

Iwen Chu for State Senate

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line, “Organizer Position." Start date would be between 8/1 and 9/1

JOB DESCRIPTION

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