Organizer

Description

Reports to: Political & Organizing Director

Location: This position is based out of Seattle. It will be largely remote through the winter and then transition to in person.

Responsibilities:

• Recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers through traditional, constituency, and digital organizing tactics.
• Developing and managing relationships with activists, down ballot campaigns, grassroots organizations, local leaders, and other partners.
• Executing campaign to win support from local party organizations.
• Serving as a surrogate at local party and grassroots events. 
• Managing visibility programs, including sign distribution.
• Planning and executing field and political events.
• Staffing the candidate and events as needed.
• Contributing toward building a positive, collaborative, inclusive team culture.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Commitment to Democratic causes and passion for organizing.
• Some organizing experience.
• Experience or interest in learning digital and relational organizing tactics.
• Positive attitude. Willingness to pitch in where needed. “No task is too small” attitude.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence.
• Willing to work long hours, including nights and weekends, and travel.
• Willing to relocate to the Seattle area.
• Drivers license and reliable access to a car.
• Washington state experience preferred.
• Experience with NGPVAN, Mobilize, Reach, or other campaign software preferred.

Salary & Compensation: This is a full-time position through the end of the campaign cycle. Salary range is $4,250-$5,250 monthly, commensurate with experience. Additional benefits including healthcare, dental, and travel reimbursement will be provided. 

Application instructions: 

To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and three professional or academic references to info@bobferguson.com with the subject line: Organizer – first and last name. 

Bob Ferguson for Governor (D) is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any individual in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, veteran’s status, or any basis prohibited by law.