Campaign Organizer
About The Position
The Outreach Team is the national engine of campaigners and organizers powering the movement to fight back. With an on-the-ground presence in communities all across the country, our world-class team runs high-impact civic engagement campaigns to build a future that's fairer, healthier, safer, and more peaceful for everyone. We are a premier national field firm that partners with organizations working to solve some of the biggest problems facing our society, from protecting human rights to fighting climate change, and helps them build the resources they need to make an impact. We are hiring a field organizer to play a key role in building grassroots support, engaging with voters, and driving the success of field operations on a campaign for a California State Assembly candidate. Reporting to the Organizing Director, the organizer will be responsible for recruiting and managing volunteers, coordinating community outreach, and implementing strategies to maximize voter engagement. This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual passionate about civic engagement and able to thrive in a fast-paced political environment.
Requirements
- A deep commitment to equity and justice is non-negotiable.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills in fast-paced environments.
- Clear and effective communication abilities, both written and spoken.
- Comfort using campaign tools like VAN, Hustle, Impactiv, and Mailchimp.
- Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to motivate, grow, and manage a team.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Ability to work long hours while maintaining extreme attention to detail and instilling that quality in others.
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong passion for community organizing and fostering civic engagement.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience on issue or electoral campaigns.
- Background in event planning, community organizing, or managing paid employees.
- Experience working with volunteers, especially in student or grassroots contexts.
- Familiarity with Google Suite, data tracking tools and PDI knowledge.
- Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities.
- Facilitation experience.
- Local knowledge of California communities.
Responsibilities
- Identify and recruit new volunteers via calls and text, community outreach, digital outreach, and more for supporter list building
- Maintain detailed supporter and volunteer tracking to ensure strong follow-up and retention
- Recruit supporters and volunteers into meaningful campaign action, such as door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, text banking, and more.
- Train volunteers through grassroots organizing skill sessions
- Track and report voter engagement metrics to inform strategic adjustments
- Build relationships with local organizations, community leaders, and advocacy groups to expand the campaign’s reach.
- Represent the campaign in community spaces and uplift partner organizations
- Plan and execute campaign activities that build awareness and engagement, such as town halls, rallies, and meet-and-greets with the candidate
- Drive turnout to campaign events and actions
- Activate social media supporters to amplify campaign messages
- Use peer-to-peer texting tools and relational organizing platforms
- Send timely email campaigns to recruit participants and promote events
- Track all outreach efforts and report progress through daily numbers and weekly reports
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Health insurance
- Hands-on training
- Opportunities for advancement and bonuses at the end of the campaign
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
