Laura Fine for Congress: Region Organizing Director

Regional Organizing Director

Based in Illinois's 9th Congressional District, Chicago

Full-Time through Primary Election Day - March 17, 2026

State Senator Laura Fine is running for Congress to bring compassionate, pragmatic leadership to Washington. As Chair of the Illinois Senate Behavioral & Mental Health Committee, she has led major health care reforms like expanding access to mental-health services, strengthening insurance consumer protections, and holding insurers accountable so families can get the care they need. She has also been a strong defender of reproductive rights and environmental safeguards. This is a community-centered campaign built on intentional communication and local leadership, with organizing at the heart of the effort.

The Regional Organizing Director (ROD) will manage a team of Field Organizers across a specific geographic region within the 9th Congressional District. Reporting directly to the Field Director, the ROD will be responsible for implementing the campaign's voter-contact and volunteer-engagement plans at the regional level. The ideal candidate is a strong manager and coach with field experience, a commitment to inclusive leadership, and a deep belief in the power of grassroots organizing to win elections.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coach a team of Field Organizers, providing mentorship, accountability, and ongoing development.
• Implement the campaign's field plan, ensuring daily and weekly voter-contact goals are met.
• Recruit, train, and retain volunteers to build durable local teams and leadership pipelines.
• Oversee canvasses, phone banks, text banks, and community events across your region.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and reporting in VAN and maintain data integrity.
• Collaborate with the Field Director and other Regional Directors to share best practices, troubleshoot challenges, and coordinate cross-regional initiatives.
• Represent the campaign in local coalition spaces, community events, and volunteer trainings.

Qualifications:

• At least two campaign cycles of field organizing experience, with demonstrated success in staff or volunteer management.
• Ability to set goals, manage performance, and coach organizers toward measurable results.
• Strong understanding of voter-contact strategies, volunteer management, and field data systems (VAN required).
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Access to reliable transportation for travel throughout the region.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience starting at $4,500/month, plus health stipend and transportation stipend.