A Democratic congressional campaign in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District based in Cobb County is currently hiring an Organizing Director. The Organizing Director is responsible for day-to-day recruitment, instruction, and management of volunteers and interns. Successful applicants will possess at least 1 year of field organizing experience on a candidate or issue advocacy campaign. Canvassing experience is preferred.
Ideal candidates should be highly organized, efficient, and capable of showing leadership in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
The Organizing Director will be operating within the entire GA14 Congressional District, not just Cobb County.
Implement all aspects of the volunteer and intern voter contact program in assigned areas.
Train, recruit, and manage volunteers and interns.
Attend local events to recruit volunteers and interns, build new community relationships, and strengthen existing relationships.
Submit regular reports of voter contact and volunteer / intern recruitment numbers.
Meet daily and weekly voter contact and volunteer recruitment goals.
Attend public events with the candidate.
Coordinate and perform the delivery of lawn signs.
Job Qualifications:
Organizing or management experience in a campaign environment, or a history of issue advocacy and activism.
Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to build relationships, listen, collaborate, and lead with respect and professionalism.
A strong ability to demonstrate cultural competence and the skills needed to work meaningfully with those who are culturally different from oneself; a commitment to fostering a positive working environment grounded in the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Highly organized and independent work style; a strong ability to multitask and communicate.
Willingness to work nontraditional hours
Must have a car.