Part-Time Field Campaign Organizer — Iowa

Iowa Democratic Party; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Iowa Democratic Party is hiring Deputy Field Organizers for the 2026 coordinated campaign. This part-time role (20 hours/week) pays $16.54 per hour and runs through November 15, 2026. Based in Iowa, the position requires regular travel and has no remote work option.

No experience is required as training is provided. Deputies report to a Regional Organizing Director and work to elect Democrats by canvassing, recruiting volunteers, and engaging communities.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to organize for Democrats up and down the ballot.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable access to a personal vehicle, internet, and a cellphone.
• Willingness to work in the field office and in the community you are assigned.
• Strong communication skills – ability to speak with and persuade all kinds of voters.
• Drive to hit and exceed metric goals, and ability to take feedback from managers.
• Excellent time management skills, flexibility, and a willingness to problem-solve.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work long, irregular hours – including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Elect Iowa Democrats by canvassing and volunteering in assigned communities.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for direct voter contact (canvassing, calls, relational organizing).
• Meet daily/weekly metrics and ensure accurate data collection of voter-contact activity.
• Support organizers at events, in offices, and during canvass launches.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Organizing Director.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Internet access

Cellphone

Time management

Field presence

Job description

The Iowa Democratic Party is hiring Deputy Field Organizers for our 2026 coordinated campaign. Iowa is a key state to Democrats taking back power both in state and at the federal level with highly competitive elections at all levels. Deputy Field Organizers will report to an assigned Regional Organizing Director.

This position is a part-time position through November 15th, 2026 and is unionized through Teamsters Local 238. Deputy Field Organizers will be expected to work 20 hours a week and will be compensated at a rate of $16.54/hour. The position is based in Iowa, and requires regular travel. Remote work options will not be available for this position. No experience necessary! All training is provided.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Work to elect Iowa Democrats up and down the ballot by personally knocking on doors, recruiting volunteers, and attending community events in assigned communities
• Recruit, manage, and train volunteers to participate in direct voter contact; including but not limited to door-to-door canvassing, recruitment calls, and relational organizing
• Implement strategies to meet daily and weekly metrics, adhere to established statewide data standards, and ensure accurate data collection for all voter-contact activity
• Support Organizers and Regional Organizing Directors as needed at events, in offices, and during canvass launches
• Other duties as assigned by the Organizing Director

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to organize for Democrats up and down the ballot
• Valid driver’s license, reliable access to a personal vehicle, internet, and a cellphone
• Willingness to work in the field office and in the community you are assigned
• Strong communication skills – ability to speak with and persuade all kinds of voters
• Drive to hit and exceed metric goals, and ability to take feedback from managers
• Excellent time management skills, flexibility, and a willingness to problem-solve
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work long, irregular hours – including weekends

Please contact Rebecca Holden at or [e-mail] for any accommodations you need for the application and interview process.

The Iowa Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please contact that email for any accommodations you need for the application and interview process.