Role Overview:
Democratic Candidates Katie Brennan and Ravi Bhalla are seeking full-time Organizers to execute our volunteer field strategy as we sprint towards the June Democratic Primary.
Katie Brennan is a long time Jersey City resident, activist and housing policy expert. A trusted policy expert on housing, environmental justice, and protections for survivors of sexual assault, she has spent the last 15 years standing up to powerful interests and turning bold ideas into real results for working families. To learn more about Katie, please visit www.katiebrennanfornj.com
Mayor Ravi Bhalla is Hoboken’s two-term Mayor; Ravi has championed policies that improve infrastructure, expand affordable housing, and address climate change. Known for his integrity and hands-on leadership, Ravi has delivered results that make a real difference in people’s lives. To learn more about Mayor Bhalla, please visit www.bhallafornj.com
Both are running for New Jersey Assembly for the two seats in the 32nd district (Hoboken/ Jersey City).
Responsibilities
Recruit, train and manage volunteers for canvassing, relational events, phone banking and other field activities
Build relationships with local activist and community leaders in assigned turf
Work with Field Director to meet weekly and monthly field benchmarks
Run regular field events like canvassing, house meetings and phone banks
The ideal candidate is someone who:
Excited to work with progressive candidates to fight for a fairer New Jersey
Past experience in customer service or jobs that require a lot of conversations with customers/people
From the area or willing to move to Jersey City or Hoboken for the primary cycle
A willingness to learn new things and to step out of their comfort zones
Access to a vehicle, cell phone and laptop
Spanish speaker or Punjabi speaker preferred but not required
Past campaign experience a plus but not required
This is an in-person position based in Jersey City, NJ or Hoboken, NJ and runs through the June 10th primary election. Compensation is $3,500 to $4,000 per month commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should send a resume with the subject line “Your name, Field Organizer position” to info@katiebrennanfornj.com.