The Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee (SSDC) is seeking Organizers to coordinate the field programs of targeted State Senate Districts across Wisconsin. Organizers will serve as the manager of all direct voter contact (DVC) and volunteer recruitment actions for the campaign where they are assigned, and will coordinate with relevant partners to run an effective and efficient field program within various districts.
The Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Caucus (SSDC) is the progressive political organization that supports the election and re-election of Democrats in the Wisconsin State Senate. The SSDC is the political arm of the Wisconsin Senate Democrats. It is overseen by Democratic Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein for the 2024 cycle.
Position title: Organizer
Department: Political/Campaigns
Reports to: District-specific Campaigns Manager
Classification: Full-time, in-person
**Term: **Limited term, through November 2024
Organizer overview:
The Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee (SSDC) is seeking Organizers to coordinate the field programs of targeted State Senate Districts across Wisconsin, work directly with the candidates and campaign managers to ensure that all voter contact goals for the campaign are met. Organizers will serve as the manager of all direct voter contact (DVC) and volunteer recruitment actions for the campaign where they are assigned, and will coordinate with relevant partners to run an effective and efficient field program within various districts.
Organizer responsibilities:
Engage and persuade targeted voters throughout the district to support SSDC candidates via canvassing and phone banking
Recruit, train, and retain a consistent volunteer base to implement the SSDC field plan throughout the district
Plan, recruit for, and run direct voter contact events such as canvasses, phone banks, and GOTV.
Staff the assigned candidate as needed and work to ensure the candidate has achieved their individual donor goal.
Coordinate with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s (DPW) coordinated field staff within the district, and provide the Campaign Manager with regular updates on relevant DPW direct voter contact and voter engagement events
Monitor candidate literature and yard sign quantities throughout the district, and distribute literature and yard signs to partner groups when appropriate
Staff assigned candidate as needed during direct voter contact
Utilize Votebuilder to cut direct voter contact lists, conduct volunteer recruitment, track volunteer involvement and enter campaign data quickly and accurately
Maintain and update direct voter contact trackers on a daily basis
Other duties as assigned by the district Campaign Manager, along with other duties assigned by SSDC leadership
Organizer desired skills and qualifications:
Have previous involvement, volunteer or paid, with a Democratic campaign
Have strong relational organizing network in Wisconsin is desired but not required
Understand and demonstrate voter engagement and persuasion techniques.
Have previous experience and success with volunteer recruitment
Have impeccable personal organization and the ability to delegate tasks when appropriate
Understand and present effective training and management skills with staff and volunteers
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and a reliable mode of transportation
Experience with Votebuilder, Mobilize, NGP, and ActBlue is desired but not required
Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Know best practices for social media and be comfortable using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for campaign outreach
Be dedicated to anti-racist principles, diversity, equity and inclusion, and grassroots organizing
Organizer compensation:
$5,000 monthly salary
Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision benefits
For medical insurance, SSDC offers 90% employee premium coverage, 30% dependent premium coverage
For dental and vision insurances, SSDC offers 99% employee premium coverage
Retirement benefits
Paid sick and vacation time, along with other time off benefits
We value diversity, equity and inclusion. The Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Caucus (SSDC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.