Cooke for Congress is seeking a Regional Organizing Director to serve as the campaign’s primary point of contact for volunteers, supporters, and partner organizations within a designated region. This role will lead day-to-day organizing operations for both the primary and general election and supporting the execution of the petitioning process. The Regional Organizing Director will be responsible for executing a comprehensive field plan, managing field staff, and tracking both quantitative and qualitative organizing metrics. This position will also assist in overseeing the opening and management of field offices or staging locations.
Responsibilities include:
Direct the day-to-day organizing operations for the campaign
Develop and implement the organizing plan
Oversee volunteer activities
Hire and manage organizing staff
Assist in planning and execution of district tour
Foster inclusive team culture
Other department responsibilities as needed
Qualifications and Requirements:
Have at least one cycle of field/organizing experience or comparable political or advocacy experience
Commitment and understanding of relational organizing and deep canvassing efforts
Experience working in Wisconsin politics or ties to Wisconsin preferred
Basic understanding of targeting and organizing metrics
Experience recruiting, hiring, training and managing volunteers
Commitment to establishing a culture of respect and community
Experience developing, training and empowering volunteers
Current driver’s license and access to a car
Access to a computer and cell phone
Proficiency in VAN, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Docs
Extremely strong staff management skills
Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways
Have a personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
A positive, team-oriented attitude
Time management skills are a must
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Compensation: $5,000-6,000/month, negotiable with experience.
Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:
Cooke for Congress prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Cooke for Congress is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.