The Iowa Democratic Party is seeking full-time Field Organizers to join the 2014 Iowa Coordinated Campaign.
Field Organizers are the face of the campaign in their communities and are responsible for building and
empowering the volunteer infrastructure that will persuade and mobilize voters to turn out a Democratic victory
in November. Field Organizers will report to Regional Field Directors and will be based in communities across
Responsibilities include:
Implementing the state field plan in an assigned turf;
Recruiting, training, and managing volunteers to participate in activities like door-to-door canvassing,
phone banking, voter registration, and other efforts to persuade and turn out voters;
Planning and executing regular voter contact and volunteer recruitment events;
Cultivating volunteer leaders within communities and providing them with ongoing training;
Developing relationships with political stakeholders, allied organizations, and local Democratic
committees;
Assuming responsibility for meeting voter contact and volunteer recruitment goals within a turf
Skills and Qualifications:
Candidates must be self-motivated, goal-oriented, and have a strong commitment to accountability
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and projects and meet deadlines under pressure
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment
Desire to learn on the job and meet any challenge with a positive attitude
Commitment to electing Democratic candidates and strengthening the Democratic Party
The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of political campaigns and campaign technology
such as Votebuilder, Microsoft Excel, and Google Docs
Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle
To apply, please email a resume and three references to Janice Rottenberg at [email protected]
with the subject line “Field Organizer.” Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits included. The Iowa
Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer, and employs without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, height, weight, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity,
economic status or disability.