Deputy Field Organizer

North Shore Strategies; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 398,000 - 539,000; Part time

Job summary

North Shore Strategies is seeking a Deputy Field Organizer for voter outreach in New York State Senate District 44. This role emphasizes door-to-door canvassing, direct voter conversations, and tracking responses with campaign tools.

Expect travel across the district and daily collaboration with field leadership to meet goals. This temporary position offers hands-on political organizing experience, with ongoing trainings and opportunities to grow into higher-level campaign roles within the

Qualifications

• Comfortable walking door-to-door and initiating conversations with voters.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to meet goals.
• Able to canvass outdoors in varying weather.
• Willing to commit to at least 30 hours weekly across 5 days.

Responsibilities

• Conduct door-to-door canvassing and speak directly with voters.
• Communicate campaign messages clearly and persuasively.
• Identify supporters, undecided voters, and voter concerns.
• Record voter-contact data accurately using campaign technology.
• Meet assigned daily and weekly door-knocking and voter-contact goals.
• Participate in daily briefings, trainings, and debriefs.
• Support field leadership with grassroots organizing activities.
• Travel throughout New York State Senate District 44 as assigned based on program needs.
• Represent North Shore Strategies and our clients professionally in the community.

Skills

Door-to-door canvassing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

Deputy Field Organizer – Voter Outreach

North Shore Strategies - Schenectady / New York State Senate District 44

Pay: $3,500 per month, paid biweekly
Classification: Temporary, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Minimum 30 hours per week across at least 5 days
Start Date / End Date: ASAP - 11/03/2026

North Shore Strategies is seeking Deputy Field Organizers to support Democratic campaign efforts throughout New York State Senate District 44.

This is a field-based, district-wide position primarily responsible for door-to-door canvassing and direct conversations with voters. Deputy Field Organizers will be assigned to canvass in communities throughout ALL of New York State Senate District 44 and should be prepared to travel to different areas of the district based on program needs. This position is not limited to Schenectady or any single municipality.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the district map before applying:

New York State Senate District 44 Map:
https://bit.ly/nysd44map

Deputy Field Organizers will work alongside campaign and field leadership to carry out voter-contact programs, communicate campaign messages, identify supporters, collect voter feedback, and help campaigns meet daily and weekly organizing goals.

This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in political organizing and build toward future opportunities as Field Organizers, Regional Organizers, or other campaign staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct door-to-door canvassing and speak directly with voters
• Communicate campaign messages clearly and persuasively
• Identify supporters, undecided voters, and voter concerns
• Record voter-contact data accurately using campaign technology
• Meet assigned daily and weekly door-knocking and voter-contact goals
• Participate in daily briefings, trainings, and debriefs
• Support field leadership with grassroots organizing activities
• Travel throughout New York State Senate District 44 as assigned based on program needs
• Represent North Shore Strategies and our clients professionally in the community

Qualifications

• Comfortable walking door-to-door and initiating conversations with voters
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work toward measurable goals
• Able to canvass outdoors for extended periods and in varying weather conditions
• Able to commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week across at least 5 days
• Comfortable traveling to different communities throughout New York State Senate District 44
• Interest in political campaigns, grassroots organizing, or Democratic politics
• Prior canvassing, organizing, sales, customer service, or community engagement experience is a plus, but not required

About North Shore Strategies

North Shore Strategies is a New York-based political consulting firm with a national presence, providing campaign strategy, digital media production, targeted canvassing, direct mail, and grassroots organizing services. We work with campaigns, labor unions, and advocacy organizations ranging from local races to statewide and congressional campaigns.

Learn more at nsstrategy.com.

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