Iowa Grassroots Campaign Organizer

theoutreachteam; Wapello (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Outreach Team is seeking a full-time Campaign Organizer to recruit and lead volunteers in Iowa counties, driving base-building and civic engagement. You will recruit supporters, organize petitions, lead canvassing, and coordinate events to promote climate, health care, affordability, and accountability.

The role emphasizes community partnerships and effective messaging. Strong relationship-building, public speaking, and leadership in diverse communities are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience organizing Iowa communities around civic issues.
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability to recruit, train and manage volunteers and campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and train a community of volunteer activists.
• Generate campaign actions and petitions across counties.
• Register voters in key Iowa districts.
• Organize high‑visibility in‑person events and educate on climate and justice.
• Manage digital campaigns and track interactions with detailed notes.

Skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Inclusive leadership

Equity and inclusion

Drive to achieve results

Volunteer engagement

Public campaigning

Tools

VAN

Action Network

ThruText

MailChimp

EveryAction

Job description

The Outreach Team is seeking a full-time Campaign Organizer to recruit and lead volunteers in Iowa counties, driving base-building and civic engagement. You will recruit supporters, organize petitions, lead canvassing, and coordinate events to promote climate, health care, affordability, and accountability.

The role emphasizes community partnerships and effective messaging. Strong relationship-building, public speaking, and leadership in diverse communities are essential.