Field Organizer

The Fairness Project; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Michigan Senate Democratic Fund (MSDF) is seeking a Field Organizer to implement the field plan, organize canvassing events, and coordinate with partners across the state. The role emphasizes recruiting and guiding volunteers and staff to meet ambitious turf and turnout goals.

The ideal candidate will have campaign field experience, strong writing and communication skills, and fluency with tools like Votebuilder, Mobilize, and ControlShift. Expect extensive field work and statewide travel.

Qualifications

• At least 1 election cycle of campaign field experience.
• Strong writing and communications skills.
• Comfortable with Excel and Google Docs/ Sheets.
• Experience with campaigning tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cutting and prioritizing turf
• Recruit, train, and manage field volunteers and interns
• Manage canvassing schedule
• Create goals and coach staff/volunteers/interns to success
• Manage absentee voter chase program

Skills

Campaign field experience

Strong writing and communications

Time management

Excel

Google Docs/Sheets

Tools

Votebuilder (VAN)

Mobilize

ControlShift

Job description

The Michigan Senate Democratic Fund (MSDF) is a full-time political organization dedicated to protecting the Democratic majority in the Michigan Senate. The Field Organizer will be responsible for implementing the field plan, planning canvassing events, cutting and prioritizing turf, creating door knocking goals and coordinating with partners and stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Cutting and prioritizing turf
• Recruit, train, and manage field volunteers and interns
• Manage canvassing schedule
• Create goals and coach staff/volunteers/interns to success
• Manage absentee voter chase program

Qualifications

• At least 1 election cycle of campaign field experience
• Experience with software such as Votebuilder (VAN), Mobilize, and ControlShift
• Comfortable with Excel and Google Docs/ Sheets
• Strong writing and communications skills
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet goals and deadlines

Physical Requirements

The Michigan Senate Democratic Fund is committed to an inclusive organization, supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive. The requirements of this role, related to its physical demands, described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time while operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Must be able to move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Flexibility to work extensive hours outside of normal operating hours.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position while driving or riding as a passenger in a car because occasional statewide travel is necessary.

Compensation

The compensation ranges from $4,000 - $6,000 per month and is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Compensation also includes health, dental, and vision insurance.