Michigan Senate Democrats, Field Organizer

About the role

The Michigan Senate Democratic Fund (MSDF) is a full-time political organization dedicated to protecting the Democratic majority in the Michigan Senate. The Field Organizer will be responsible for implementing the field plan, planning canvassing events, cutting and prioritizing turf, creating door knocking goals and coordinating with partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Cutting and prioritizing turf
• Recruit, train, and manage field volunteers and interns
• Manage canvassing schedule
• Create goals and coach staff/volunteers/interns to success
• Manage absentee voter chase program

Qualifications

• At least 1 election cycle of campaign field experience
• Experience with software such as Votebuilder (VAN), Mobilize, and ControlShift
• Comfortable with Excel and Google Docs/Sheets
• Strong writing and communications skills
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet goals and deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time while operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Must be able to move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Flexibility to work extensive hours outside of normal operating hours.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position while driving or riding as a passenger in a car because occasional statewide travel is necessary.

Compensation

The compensation ranges from $4,000 - $6,000 per month and is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance