Organizer

Position Responsibilities

• Work to elect Iowa Democrats up and down the ballot by 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 volunteers by providing regular 1:1 meetings, trainings, and campaign meetings
• Build relationships with local activists, stakeholders, and organizations across your assigned area
• Recruit, manage and train volunteer leaders to help execute a large scale GOTV
• 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

Pay

Salary is $4,500 monthly.

Schedule

The position is a full-time, election cycle position through November 15th 2026.

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Contact Information

To Apply: Complete Application Here
Please contact Rebecca Holden at or rholden@iowademocrats.org for any accommodations you need for the application and interview process.

About the Role

This position is a full-time, election cycle position through November 15th 2026 and is unionized through Teamsters Local 238. The position is based in Iowa, and requires regular travel. Remote work options will not be available for this position.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.