Alvin Bragg for Manhattan District Attorney: Field Organizer

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Description: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is hiring full-time Field Organizers for his 2025 reelection campaign. Under his leadership, the District Attorney’s office has championed efforts to combat gun violence, mental health and substance abuse problems, hate crimes, and corruption in New York City.

Responsibilities: Under the Field Director’s guidance, organizers implement all aspects of the campaign’s voter outreach priorities. Organizers are essential members of the campaign and have various responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, and retain campaign volunteers, cultivating relationships to identify prospective volunteer leaders

• Plan and execute direct voter contact activities, including phone banks, text banks, letter writing, door-to-door canvasses, and relational organizing

• Attend events to recruit volunteers, build new community relationships, and strengthen existing ties with organizations across Manhattan

• Assist the Youth Director with managing campaign fellows and interns

This role will require substantial travel within Manhattan and will last until June 30th, 2025 with the possibility of extension until the November election.

Requirements:

• At least one cycle of field organizing or campaign experience, including internships and fellowships (other relevant experience will be considered)

• Ability to work on weekends and commute to a field office in Manhattan upon request

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

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

• Demonstrated cultural competence and an ability work with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences; a commitment to fostering a positive working environment grounded in the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion

• Preferred:

• Proficiency in languages other than English (i.e., Spanish or Chinese) highly valued

• Experience in New York City politics, especially Manhattan