Buncombe County Field Organizer
The Opportunity
Down Home North Carolina (DHNC) seeks multiple temporary Field Organizers to aid in our 2026 field program. This year, DHNC is planning the largest field program our organization has ever attempted. We plan to expand into multiple new counties from the mountains in the West to the coast out East to grow our movement of working-class people. DHNC is working to engage voters in small towns and rural areas through base building, leadership development, and direct voter contact. Our ultimate goal is to build a multiracial, working-class base of supporters that will continue to organize in their communities long after the 2026 elections.
About Down Home North Carolina
Down Home North Carolina is a growing statewide organization of rural and small-town communities that advocate for an economy and democracy that works for all of us, not just the wealthy few. We move North Carolina toward the values of dignity, safety, and justice through leadership development, strategic campaigning, multiracial movement building, and civic engagement that advance positive, life-changing reforms for rural communities.
Buckets of Responsibility
- Build a rural, multiracial, working-class base of supporters
- Implement and lead Down Home’s 2026 Field Program
- Represent and embody Down Home’s mission and values
Required Skills and Experience
- Organizer mindset: Committed to grassroots organizing and is grounded in the importance of building a multiracial movement. Is willing and able to build relationships quickly, have strong follow-ups, and move people to action. Is willing to take chances, solve problems creatively and independently. A determination to succeed and build power. Previous experience as an organizer or a grassroots leader is preferred but not required.
- Willingness to learn: Be willing to learn and/or adjust organizing techniques. Be able to receive coaching from managers and effectively integrate their advice into your work areas. Listen to community members and leaders to better understand their communities and ensure that the program is as effective as possible at the local level.
- Strong interpersonal skills: Be able to build relationships with community members and leaders. Have deep conversations built around self-interest. Be disciplined in accountability and follow-up conversations. Be able to manage relationships between members and volunteers. Resolve conflict and find consensus when necessary.
- Team player: Be able to contribute to a growing and fast-paced team. Be able to follow directions well and be willing to contribute by offering feedback and suggestions to coworkers and management. Offer support to teammates and be able to ask for help when needed.
- Independent worker: Be able to manage multiple projects at one time. Meet deadlines and hit metric goals. Ensure that numbers are reported on time, with data integrity at the forefront. Attention to detail and the ability to provide thoughtful solutions to problems that arise. Be able to work in a fast-paced environment where work areas are expected to change frequently.
- Mission alignment: Committed to the vision of a powerful, inclusive, rural, multiracial, working-class movement-building as a path towards liberation for all people. Is aligned with the idea that building power takes both election programs and long-term base building and investment in communities.
Compensation
The candidate’s level of experience determines compensation for this full-time staff position and ranges between $63,550 - $74,740.95 annually, including best-in-class health coverage, retirement, sick, vacation, and other benefits.
How to Apply
Down Home NC is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and multicultural work environment. Down Home NC is an equal opportunity employer.