About the Campaign
Protect Alaska’s Elections is building a disciplined, people-powered operation to defend the state’s campaign finance, open primaries, and ranked-choice voting system from repeal. Our organizing program is focused on deep community engagement, strong volunteer leadership, and a data-driven approach to voter contact. We’re looking for a motivated, community-oriented Field Organizer to lead efforts on the ground.
Position Overview
The Southeast Field Organizer will be responsible for executing the campaign’s field program in the Southeast area. This includes recruiting and managing volunteers, coordinating voter contact efforts, and building relationships within the community. This role is people-focused, and essential to our success.
Key Responsibilities
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers
Plan and execute voter contact programs
Build and maintain relationships with local community leaders and organizations
Track and report field metrics and progress toward goals
Support event planning and staffing for campaign events
Keep track of attend community events
Ensure accurate data entry and use of campaign tools (e.g., VAN)
Represent the campaign professionally in the community
Qualifications
No political campaign experience required. We are willing to train the right person. ** This is a great role for someone looking to pivot into the political space. **
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter with a high level of accountability
Comfortable working evenings and weekends (as needed)
Passion for public service, politics, or community organizing
Familiarity with Southeast Alaska is desired
Compensation & Benefits
Salary:Commensurate with experience, ~$5,000-$6,000/month for full-time
Travel reimbursement (as applicable)
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a 1-2 sentence statement of interest to Julia Anastos, Campaign Manager,j.anastos@protectalaskaselections.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If this posting is still up, please feel encouraged to apply!
If you are interested in getting involved with the team but this role doesn’t seem like the right fit, please reach out.