AAPI Coalition Organizer – Grassroots Campaign Lead

Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Professional development

Job summary

The Minnesota DFL Party is hiring a full-time Asian American & Pacific Islander Coalition Organizer to work on behalf of state and local candidates, with a strong focus on re-electing Attorney General Keith Ellison.

The AAPI Coalition Organizer will work under the Coalitions Director and work to build culturally relevant events, house parties, and Direct Voter Contact outreach opportunities within AAPI communities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed goals.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Detail oriented and comfortable working in a high pressure environment with evolving conditions.
• Ability to act as an ambassador for the campaign.
• Dedication to the protection of democracy and equal treatment under the law through electoral organizing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and build grassroots events to engage volunteers and potential voters such as house parties, meet-n-greets, canvasses (door knocks), rallies, relational outreach, and culturally tailored events.
• Serve as an ambassador for the campaign at already established community events engaging stakeholders and potential voters.
• Work with other organizers, candidates, campaign staff, organizing units, and organizations from across the state.
• Must be able to hit metric goals on a weekly basis including Direct Voter Contact, volunteer recruitment, and event building.
• Will be supervised by the Coalitions Director.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Organizing Director or Campaign Manager.

Skills

Goal attainment

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Teamwork

Vehicle access

Long hours

Tools

Votebuilder (VAN)

Job description

The Minnesota DFL Party is hiring a full-time Asian American & Pacific Islander Coalition Organizer to work on behalf of state and local candidates, with a strong focus on re-electing Attorney General Keith Ellison.

The AAPI Coalition Organizer will work under the Coalitions Director and work to build culturally relevant events, house parties, and Direct Voter Contact outreach opportunities within AAPI communities.