ABOUT OHIO
State Parties are responsible for building infrastructure necessary for successful candidate campaigns up and down the ballot. Over the last few years, Ohio Democrats built a year-round organizing model driven by local community activists and volunteers. Ohio Dems are testing new technology and programs to build a modern, data-driven and nimble force to elect Democrats statewide now and in the future.
Ohioans will vote on over 6,000 municipal races in 2025 and in 2026, every statewide office will be on the ballot - including a special election to replace J.D. Vance’s seat in the U.S. Senate. With 3 DCCC Frontline Races to protect and 3 In Play, the path to a Democratic majority in the U.S. House and Senate will once again run through Ohio in 2026.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Ohio Democrats seek a talented, passionate professional to serve as Rural Mobilization Manager for the 2025 cycle and to work closely with the Organizing Director to help lead a diverse and robust volunteer team in rural counties throughout Ohio. We are looking for a creative hardworking individual who is committed to building volunteer infrastructure. Strong candidates will be familiar with many organizing tactics and tools, and will take a quality first, quantity second approach.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
Implement the County Action Network (CAN), Ohio Dems unique hub and spoke approach to power-building at the county level.
Manage a robust volunteer-powered phone banking and texting program.
Use digital tools and a ‘distributed model’ to cultivate and grow county level power.
Assist in overseeing the development and execution of an effective regional volunteer leadership program.
Oversee and ensure timely and accurate reporting and data management.
Manage volunteers towards progress to goal on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
Work collaboratively across department and party affiliates to engage all Ohio Democrats in successful voter engagement and contact.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience - at least 1 cycle of organizing experience.
Must be proficient in Votebuilder.
Knowledgeable with predictive dialer technology, VPBs, and Scale to Win.
Experience training a large number of volunteers virtually.
Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to take and implement feedback.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Excellent in interpersonal and customer service skills to navigate key external relationships.
Multitasker - Able to juggle multiple activities yet not lose focus on top priorities or let something slip through the cracks.
Proven ability to track and measure progress to goal.
Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Committed to the values and practices of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace with the ability to take feedback and learn.
A passion for training - developing leadership of volunteers is second nature.
Understands that centering the volunteer experience is a top priority.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Passionate and thoughtful about what and how they do work and whom they work with.
Resilient, resourceful, and adaptive to priority shifts and change (big and small).
Kind but willing to apply soft elbows when needed.
Realistic but positive in outlook, not ego- or turf-driven, able to focus on opportunities when faced with challenges.
Collaborative by nature.
Fully invested in the success of Ohio Democrats.
How to Apply:
To apply, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/c54SkHSj7MeYyuym8
The Rural Mobilization Manager will be represented by IBEW Local 1466 and paid a salary of $5,150 per month and full benefits including PTO as needed, health insurance and optional vision and dental insurance. The hourly expectation will fluctuate depending on the campaign cycle, but will be a minimum of 40 hours per week. Housing will not be provided.
This is a cycle position and ends on November 4th, 2025, with the potential to extend depending on 2026 planning.
Ohio Democrats recognize our success requires a diverse mix of talented people.. We are focused on building a staff that is diverse of race, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Candidates of color, women, LGBTQI, and more are encouraged to apply.