Outreach Coordinator Job Announcement
The Harris County Democratic Party (HCDP) is the official party for Democrats in the 3rd largest county in the United States. With 4.7 million citizens and 2.5 million registered voters, Harris County is home to 20% of the voting age population in Texas. In 2020, more than one in six Democratic votes came from Harris County. HCDP is pivotal to turning Texas blue, and we believe that as Texas goes, so goes the nation. Geographically Harris County covers 1778 square miles and is one of the most diverse counties in the nation. HCDP is dedicated to electing Democrats up and down the ballot.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Victory 2024 Campaign Manager, the HCDP is seeking a full-time staff member to provide resources to Democratic candidates and organize volunteer outreach from June-November 2024. Responsibilities will include coordinating the voter outreach for local Democratic candidates, building and maintaining a large volunteer outreach program, as well as assisting in the development of voter outreach programming, including scripts, targeting, data management, and coordination with other parts of the Victory 2024 campaign.
Responsibilities:
Provide resources such as training, materials, and other outreach support for Democratic candidates
Use VAN to cut turf and phonebank lists for candidates and volunteers
Organize, promote, and host volunteer events
Recruit and engage volunteer base
Develop programming, including scripts and targets
Manage and ensure quality of data from canvassing operations
Coordinate with other elements of the campaign as necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned
Evening and weekend hours required
Job Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Outgoing, enthusiastic, and friendly
Ability to get along well with others and experience working with diverse and multicultural populations
Deep commitment to equity and inclusion
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Extremely organized, detailed oriented, and self-motivated
Familiarity with VAN
Experience organizing in the Houston area
Experience with direct voter contact in a campaign setting
Vehicle and working cell phone
Compensation
Monthly compensation will be in the range of $3,800-4,500 per month including health insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.
To Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to Evan@HarrisDemocrats.com. Include “Outreach Coordinator” in the subject line.