What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Organizer position at DCCC?
Description
Reports To: District Organizing Director or DCCC Regional Organizing Director
Department: Organizing
Work Location: IA-01, MI-07, OH-01, NV-01
Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority.
Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle.
Position Summary
The DCCC is seeking Field Organizers to work on competitive congressional races in our targeted races. Field Organizers will be responsible for recruiting, training, and managing volunteers to expand the volunteer network for the campaign and execute a variety of voter contact tactics meant to turn out voters for Democratic candidates.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.
Responsibilities
The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors.
Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy
DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.
Reports To: District Organizing Director or DCCC Regional Organizing Director
Department: Organizing
Work Location: IA-01, MI-07, OH-01, NV-01
Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority.
Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle.
Position Summary
The DCCC is seeking Field Organizers to work on competitive congressional races in our targeted races. Field Organizers will be responsible for recruiting, training, and managing volunteers to expand the volunteer network for the campaign and execute a variety of voter contact tactics meant to turn out voters for Democratic candidates.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.
Responsibilities
- Recruiting, managing, and training volunteers to participate in direct voter contact, including but not limited to door-to-door canvassing, high traffic canvassing, voter registration, and relational organizing
- Executing a broad range of visibility events to educate voters about the election and excite potential volunteers to join the campaign
- Successfully meeting daily, weekly and phase goals for capacity building and voter contact in your assigned district, as well as maintaining data integrity
- Developing strong relationships with local party leaders, grassroots organizers, and key activists
- Act as a point of contract for DCCC in-district offices
- Other department responsibilities as needed
- No previous experience is required
- Ability to live and work in-person within the assigned congressional district through November 2026
- Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure and problem solve effectively and creatively
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record and access to a vehicle is required
- Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
- 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
- Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- 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
- 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.
- Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels
- We recognize and reward hard work
- Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns
- Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation
- Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues
- Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC
- Equity and inclusion are core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels
- Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC
- More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC
- Pet Insurance Discount
- Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
- Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC
- Monthly mobile phone stipend
- Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
- Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
- Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Resource Groups
The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors.
Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy
DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.