Grassroots Campaign Organizer

The Outreach Team; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly cell phone stipend

Job summary

The Outreach Team is hiring a full-time Campaign Organizer to recruit, train, and lead volunteers across multiple Iowa counties including Dubuque, Sioux City, Ottumwa, Fort Dodge, Waterloo, Oelwein, Maquoketa and surrounding areas. You will coordinate canvassing, petitions, events, and voter outreach to push corporate accountability and issue campaigns.

Responsibilities include volunteer management, coalition building, and digital outreach using tools like VAN and EveryAction.

Qualifications

• Relationship-building with diverse communities and partners.
• Inclusive and collaborative leadership with a service mindset.
• Commitment to equity and justice and effective power-sharing.
• Ability to plan, execute events, and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and train volunteers for canvassing, petitions, and events.
• Organize high-visibility events on climate, health care, and justice.
• Register voters and ensure compliance with VR laws and rules.
• Maintain detailed records and produce weekly campaign reports.
• Engage community leaders and partner organizations for support.

Skills

Relationship Building

Public Speaking

Volunteer recruitment

Event planning

Organizing

Tools

VAN

Action Network

ThruText

MailChimp

EveryAction

Job description

The Outreach Team is hiring a full-time Campaign Organizer to recruit, train, and lead volunteers across multiple Iowa counties including Dubuque, Sioux City, Ottumwa, Fort Dodge, Waterloo, Oelwein, Maquoketa and surrounding areas. You will coordinate canvassing, petitions, events, and voter outreach to push corporate accountability and issue campaigns.

Responsibilities include volunteer management, coalition building, and digital outreach using tools like VAN and EveryAction.