Mendoza For Congress: Organizing Director

Mendoza For Congress: Organizing Director

Tucson, AZ, 85015

$8000 - $8000 (Monthly)

Employer-sponsored health insurance offered

This role was posted by Arena-Trained employer.

Spanish Second Language Preferred

Managed Paid Staff

Mendoza For Congress

Organizing

Campaign

Director (overseeing a department. Ex: Political Director, Communications Director)

Please email your resume and three references to View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line: AZ06 Organizing Director

Position Summary

JoAnna Mendoza for Congress is hiring a full-time Organizing Director to join the Mendoza for Congress team. The Organizing Director will be responsible for overseeing all organizing and direct voter outreach programming. The Organizing Director will need to develop strategic goals and work campaign hours to ensure a successful re-election campaign. The Organizing Director will work in close coordination with, and report directly to, the Campaign Manager.

Campaign Overview

JoAnna "Jo" Mendoza is running for Congress against one of the most vulnerable incumbents in the country. This district is a designated red to blue race, it has a unique demographic composition, and represents one of the largest metro areas in Arizona, while also encompassing suburban and rural areas.

JoAnna is a single mom, Latina, and Marine Corps veteran of 20 years. She is a longstanding member of the community with deep roots throughout the district. Jo is running to restore servant leadership in Congress, fight to lower prices, and bring a voice for working families for Arizona's 6th Congressional District! She will bring real, grounded, and authentic leadership to Washington.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a field plan with clear goals, projections, and a path to victory

Hire, train, and manage a team of field organizers, interns, and volunteers

Develop metrics and systems to track volunteer recruitment, management, direct voter contact, and other campaign priorities

Update and maintain volunteer databases

Support and grow a base of volunteer leaders in organizing community outreach, educational events, and voter turnout efforts

Serve as a point of contact for volunteers and campaign supporters

Plan, coordinate, and staff organizing/field events

Communicate with volunteers about upcoming events

Develop and manage the delivery of voter contact materials

Keep field staff responsible for direct voter contact goals

Build a positive team culture and keep staff motivated to achieve direct voter contact goals

Other duties as assigned by the campaign manager or candidate

Qualifications

2+ cycles of campaign organizing experience, including 1 cycle of staff management experience, is strongly preferred.

Prior experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers on electoral or issue campaigns in a paid staff capacity is required.

Proficiency in VAN Google Docs, and MobilizeAmerica.

Familiarity with peer-to-peer texting, relational, and dialer tools.

Experience developing, training and empowering volunteers.

Strong ability to build relationships and foster a positive team culture.

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure and problem solve effectively and creatively.

Willingness to work long and unpredictable hours, including evenings and weekends

Must be located in Arizona's 6th Congressional District or be willing to relocate to the area

Valid driver's license and reliable access to a car required