Coordinated Campaign Field Organizer

Ohio Democratic Party; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay of $16

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Voluntary vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A state political party is looking for Field Organizers to manage volunteer and voter contact efforts across Kentucky. The role involves recruiting and training volunteers while hitting ambitious voter contact goals. Candidates should have strong time management and interpersonal skills and be prepared for a fast-paced campaign environment. The position offers $16 per hour, full benefits, and requires a commitment minimum of 55 hours weekly, without housing provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in public-facing roles and maintaining a clean office environment.
• Able to adjust to changing priorities quickly.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced campaign environment, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and manage teams of volunteers.
• Build relationships with community partners.
• Plan and host community events to promote the campaign.
• Manage local campaign office operations.

Skills

Customer-service familiarity

Time management

Engagement with diverse voters

Clear communication

Organizing multiple priorities

Caring approach

Job description

State Parties are responsible for building infrastructure necessary for successful candidate campaigns up and down the ballot. Over the last few years, Ohio Democrats built a year-round organizing model driven by local community activists and volunteers. Ohio Dems are testing new technology and programs to build a modern, data-driven and nimble force to elect Democrats statewide now and in the future.

In 2026, every statewide office will be on the ballot – including the governor’s race and a special election to elect a U.S. Senator to the seat currently occupied by appointed Senator Jon Husted. With 3 DCCC Frontline Races to protect and 3 additional seats targeted by the DCCC, the path to a Democratic majority in the U.S. House and Senate will once again run through Ohio in 2026.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Ohio Democratic Party’s Organizing department is seeking passionate Field Organizers to manage volunteer and direct voter contact efforts across the state. Coordinated Campaign Field Organizers will recruit and train volunteers to conduct extensive voter outreach to support the 2026 Coordinated Campaign in a battleground state. They will work with volunteers, local partners, and Democratic campaigns to support the organizing program for statewide success. Responsibilities will generally include:

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Recruit, train, and manage teams of volunteers in assigned communities across the state to persuade and mobilize voters for our Democratic ticket
• Build strong, impactful relationships with community partners and volunteer leaders to support our campaign
• Hit ambitious voter contact goals primarily through face-to-face conversations on the doors
• Plan and host events to promote the campaign in the community
• Manage day-to-day operations of local campaign office
• Other responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with customer-service standards and experience in public-facing roles
• Strong time management skills and experience maintaining a clean, efficient, friendly office environment
• Able to engage thoughtfully and respectfully with voters and volunteers from diverse backgrounds and a variety of perspectives
• Nimble and able to adjust to changing priorities and circumstances quickly
• Clear communicator who enjoys training others on new skills
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced campaign environment, that may require long, irregular hours, including some nights and weekends

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Highly organized and able to balance multiple competing priorities
• Caring, empathetic approach to building relationships with others
• Passionate about engaging meaningfully with community members about Democratic candidates, issues, and values
• Strong work ethic and motivated to meet high goals while developing new skills
• Previous paid or volunteer Organizing experience a plus, but not required
• Fully invested in the success of Ohio Democrats

The Field Organizer will be represented by IBEW Local 1466 and paid an hourly rate of $16 and full benefits including PTO as needed, health, dental, and voluntary vision insurance. The hourly expectation will fluctuate depending on the campaign cycle, but will be a minimum of 55 hours per week. Housing will not be provided. Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to an assigned area of Ohio.

Ohio Democrats recognize our success requires a diverse mix of talented people. We are focused on building a staff that is diverse in race, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Candidates of color, women, LGBTQI, and more are encouraged to apply.

This is a cycle position and ends on November 15, 2026.