Field Lead

FIELD LEAD

Democrats for the Illinois House, the official political arm of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus, is seeking experienced and enthusiastic individuals to serve as field organizers for Democratic state legislative campaigns. Under the direction of the Campaign Lead Organizer and the Regional Field Director, a Field Lead executes the field plan for the election or re-election of Democratic house legislative candidates.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducting daily direct voter outreach with candidate and volunteers.
• Recruiting and managing volunteers including training one-on-one and in groups.
• Conducting door-to-door canvasses and phone banks at the direction of the Campaign Lead Organizer and Regional Field Director.
• Outreach to constituency groups and key elected and party officials.
• Overseeing the inputting of data from candidate and volunteer voter contact.
• Ensuring follow up with supporters and undecided voters, including follow-up letters, delivery of yard signs and absentee ballot requests.
• Preparing for election day and GOTV activities.

Qualifications:

• Campaign experience required
• Bachelor’s degree with at least one year work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working for or volunteering on political campaigns.
• Enthusiasm for Democratic politics.
• Demonstrated ability to train and instruct volunteers and the general public.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priority projects and meet established timelines.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.

Additional skills desired:

• Experience with Voter Access Network, Excel and social media.
• Understanding of state policy issues.
• Fluency in Spanish, Polish or other second language a plus but not required.

Democrats for the Illinois House is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, marital, veteran or economic status, or any other legally protected basis. The Democratic Party of Illinois is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Political: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000