Deputy Field Organizer

Position Overview

The Iowa Democratic Party is hiring Deputy Field Organizers for their 2026 coordinated campaign. This position is unionized through Teamsters Local 238 and is part-time through November 15th, 2026. The compensation is $16.54/hour and includes regular travel requirements.

Position Responsibilities

• 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

To Apply

Complete Application Here

Contact Rebecca Holden at rholden@iowademocrats.org for any accommodations you need for the application and interview process.