Harris County Democratic Party: Outreach Coordinator

LOCATION

4619 Lyons Avenue TX

SALARY

$3,800-4,500 / Monthly

COMPANY

Harris County Democratic Party

DEPARTMENT

Campaign Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Party

CONTACT

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Include “Outreach Coordinator” in the subject line.

APPLICATION LINK

[email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 [email protected]. Include “Outreach Coordinator” in the subject line.