Hertel for Michigan : Field/Organizing Director

LOCATION

MI

SALARY

Salary is $5,500 to $6,500 per month, commensurate with experience. / Monthly

COMPANY

Hertel for Michigan

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

CONTACT

sophia@hertelformichigan.com

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume to Sophia Brown at sophia@hertelformichigan.com with the subject line “Field Director Application: First Name Last Name”

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description:

Curtis Hertel’s Campaign for Congress in Michigan’s 7th District is seeking a full-time Field/Organizing Director  to begin ASAP. We are looking for someone with previous organizing/field experience who is hard-working and passionate about electing. This role will report to the Campaign Manager. 

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Develop and execute a robust, data-driven field plan specific to MI-07, including strategies for Dem base turnout and independent/undecided voter persuasion, as well as student voter outreach and constituency-based organizing programs. 

  • Train and manage a team of Field Organizers to execute on volunteer recruitment and direct voter contact programs. 

  • Build relationships and work with local community groups and leaders, unions and other campaign partners.

  • Collaborate closely with counterparts in Michigan’s coordinated campaign. 

  • Assist in planning and facilitating campaign events for the candidate. 

  • Manage campaign VAN account and maintain data integrity. Report and track key metrics for the field program. 

Job Requirements: 

  • Strong organizational, communication and writing skills

  • 2-3 cycles of campaign organizing/field experience preferred but not required

  • Proficiency in VAN, including training and data management. 

  • Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and work with various digital organizing tools.  

  • Located in/near Lansing or willing to relocate to the district for in-person work. 

  • A strong passion to elect Democrats, keep the MI-07th blue, and flip the House!