Keith Powers for Manhattan: Field Organizer

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Job Description: Field Organizer

Keith Powers for Manhattan Borough President is looking for energetic, hardworking individuals to work as Field Organizers across the Borough of Manhattan. This position is in-person, based in Manhattan and will conclude after the June Primary.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing all aspects of the voter contact program in assigned areas including but not limited to canvassing, phonebanking, visibility, relational organizing and more.

• Train, recruit, and manage a team of volunteers and fellows, including swift follow ups and communication with current and new volunteers through phone calls and meetings.

• Attend local events to recruit volunteers, build new community relationships, and strengthen existing relationships within designated turf.

• Submit required reports of voter contact and volunteer recruitment numbers.

• Meet daily and weekly voter contact and volunteer recruitment goals as well as brainstorm ways to creatively engage volunteers and voters in your designated turf.

Ideal Experience and Characteristics:

• Volunteer or internship experience in a campaign environment, or a history of issue advocacy and activism.

• Demonstrated cultural competence and the skills needed to work meaningfully with those who are culturally different from the self; a commitment to fostering a positive working environment grounded in the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Highly organized and independent work style; a strong ability to multitask and communicate.

• Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to build relationships, listen, collaborate, and lead with respect and professionalism.

• Willingness to work unconventional hours and 6/7 days a week.

• Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred but not required

To Apply, email your resume to [email protected]