State Senator Robert Peters’ campaign for Congress in IL-02 is hiring an Organizing Director to build a robust organizing program and lead the day-to-day field operations of the campaign. Since launching his campaign, Senator Peters has been endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders, Leaders We Deserve, College Democrats of America, ATU, UFCW Local 881, and over a dozen local elected officials and community leaders. In his first six weeks as a candidate, Senator Peters raised $415,000 from over 10,000 individual donors.
This is a full-time, in-person position based in the Chicago area through the primary on March 17th, 2026. The salary is $5,500/month and a healthcare stipend is available. Applicants should submit a resume with the subject line “LAST NAME - Organizing Director” to matthew@robertpetersforcongress.com.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive field and organizing program
Establish targeting priorities through canvassing, phonebanking, textbanking, and relational in coordination with the Campaign Manager
Recruit, train, and manage campaign fellows and volunteers
Set ambitious voter contact goals and monitor progress-to-goal
Manage the petitioning process, including training volunteers, conducting voter contact, and ensuring data integrity
Manage paid canvasser program
Identify in-district political priorities in coordination with Campaign Manager
Build and maintain relationships with community leaders and stakeholders
Qualifications
Strong interpersonal skills, very well organized, and extremely detail oriented
Willingness to learn, grow, and work with a team and principal
Professional demeanor and willingness to adapt to a changing environment
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work a campaign’s irregular hours, including some nights and weekends
1+ cycle of organizing experience is required
Proficiency in VAN and distributed organizing tools
A valid driver’s license and vehicle