Skoufis For Senate: Field Organizer

LOCATION

69 Brookside Avenue NY

SALARY

$3,750 — $4,000 / Monthly

COMPANY

Skoufis For Senate

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

CONTACT

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please submit a resume and brief cover letter to our Deputy Campaign Manager & Field Director, Joe Mangan, at [email protected].

APPLICATION LINK

[email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview

Senator James Skoufis’ re-election campaign is currently seeking a Field Organizer to support and scale voter contact efforts in our battleground senate district, located in Orange County, NY. The Field Organizer will be responsible for (1) recruiting and managing volunteers to grow our volunteer network; (2) mobilizing voters in support of Senator Skoufis; (3) building local networks and relationships. Strong self-direction, initiative, and a passion for grassroots organizing are essential qualifications.

 

Responsibilities

  • Recruit and manage volunteers to execute an extensive voter contact program.

  • Develop strong relationships with local party leaders, grassroots organizers, and key activists; attend local events to recruit volunteers and strengthen networks.

  • Organize and launch routine phonebanks and canvasses.

  • Meet daily, weekly, and phase goals for capacity building and voter contact; regularly and faithfully record data in campaign databases.

  • Conduct other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements

  • Ability to work evenings and weekends; ** full availability during early voting and election day (October 25 through November 5, 2024).**

  • Access to a vehicle and maintenance of a valid driver’s license (travel required).

  • Robust communication and persuasion skills.

  • Passion for organizing, democracy, and grassroots politics.

 

About us

Skoufis for Senate is the re-election campaign for James Skoufis (D-Cornwall), the incumbent New York State Senator representing the Hudson Valley’s battleground 42nd Senate District. The 42nd, a highly contested “pivot district,” is just one of 206 such districts in the country to vote twice for Obama, and twice for Trump. Senator Skoufis has represented the area since 2012, first in the Assembly and now in the Senate.