Urban Mobilization Manager

Ohio Democratic Party; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,301 - 62,646; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A political organization is seeking an Urban Mobilization Manager to lead a diverse volunteer team in urban counties across Ohio. This full-time role requires organizing experience and Votebuilder proficiency. The successful candidate will manage volunteers, implement strategies for voter engagement, and ensure data accuracy. The salary is $5,150 per month, with full benefits. The position ends on November 4th, 2026, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• At least 1 cycle of organizing experience is required.
• Proficient in Votebuilder.
• Experience in training large numbers of volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Implement the County Action Network strategy.
• Grow county level power using digital tools.
• Oversee volunteer leadership program.

Skills

Organizing experience

Votebuilder proficiency

Volunteer training

Attention to detail

Feedback implementation

Job description

About Ohio

State Parties are responsible for building infrastructure necessary for successful candidate campaigns up and down the ballot. Over the last few years, Ohio Democrats built a year‑round organizing model driven by local community activists and volunteers. Ohio Dems are testing new technology and programs to build a modern, data‑driven and nimble force to elect Democrats statewide now and in the future. In 2026, every statewide office will be on the ballot – including a special election to replace J.D. Vance’s seat in the U.S. Senate. With 3 DCCC Frontline Races to protect and 3 In Play, the path to a Democratic majority in the U.S. House and Senate will once again run through Ohio in 2026.

About the Opportunity

Ohio Democrats seek a talented, passionate professional to serve as Urban Mobilization Manager for the 2026 cycle and to work closely with the Organizing Director to help lead a diverse and robust volunteer team in urban counties throughout Ohio. We are looking for a creative hardworking individual who is committed to building volunteer infrastructure. Strong candidates will be familiar with many organizing tactics and tools, and will take a quality first, quantity second approach. Reports to: Organizing Director.

Role Overview

• Implement the County Action Network (CAN), Ohio Dems unique hub and spoke approach to power building at the county level.
• Use digital tools and a distributed model to cultivate and grow county level power.
• Assist in overseeing the development and execution of an effective regional volunteer leadership program.
• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate reporting and data management.
• Manage volunteers towards progress to goal on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Work collaboratively across department and party affiliates to engage all Ohio Democrats in successful voter engagement and contact.
• Help manage a robust volunteer‑powered phone banking and texting program.

Qualifications

• Prior experience – at least 1 cycle of organizing experience.
• Must be proficient in Votebuilder.
• Experience training a large number of volunteers virtually.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to take and implement feedback.

Core Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to navigate key external relationships.
• Multitasker – Able to juggle multiple activities yet not lose focus on top priorities or let something slip through the cracks.
• Proven ability to track and measure progress to goal.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Committed to the values and practices of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace with the ability to take feedback and learn.
• A passion for training – developing leadership of volunteers is second nature.
• Understands that centering the volunteer experience is a top priority.

Personal Characteristics

• Passionate and thoughtful about what and how they do work and whom they work with.
• Resilient, resourceful, and adaptive to priority shifts and change (big and small).
• Kind but willing to apply soft elbows when needed.
• Realistic but positive in outlook, not ego‑ or turf‑driven, able to focus on opportunities when faced with challenges.
• Collaborative by nature.
• Fully invested in the success of Ohio Democrats.

How to Apply

To apply, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/c54SkHSj7MeYyuym8. The Urban Mobilization Manager will be represented by IBEW Local 1466 and paid a salary of $5,150 per month and full benefits including PTO as needed, health insurance and optional vision and dental insurance. The role is full‑time (minimum 40 hours per week) but may include weekends. Housing will not be provided. This is a cycle position and ends on November 4th, 2026, with the potential to extend.

Ohio Democrats recognize our success requires a diverse mix of talented people. We are focused on building a staff that is diverse of race, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Candidates of color, women, LGBTQI, and more are encouraged to apply.