Bay Area Congressional Campaign : Organizer

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About the Campaign

The candidate is a leading voice for progress in California and a proven champion for our values. As an elected official representing voters in the Bay Area, the candidate has delivered real results on issues like housing, transportation, climate change, LGBTQ+ equality, and criminal justice reform. Now, they are running for Congress to bring their effective, progressive leadership to Washington D.C. Their campaign is building a diverse, passionate, and dedicated team to engage voters across the district and secure victory in 2026.

Position Summary

The Organizer will play a key role in building the grassroots foundation of the campaign. Working under the direction of the Organizing Director, the Organizer will recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers; plan and execute voter contact events; and build relationships within key neighborhoods and communities across San Francisco. The ideal candidate is an energetic, people-oriented campaign professional with a passion for engaging voters, developing volunteers, and winning elections.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute voter contact activities including canvassing, phone banking, texting, and relational organizing.

• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and community leaders.

• Build strong relationships with community members and local organizations.

• Hold regular 1:1 meetings with supporters to identify and develop volunteer leaders.

• Organize and manage events such as volunteer trainings, house parties, and community outreach efforts.

• Track voter contact and volunteer engagement in VAN and other campaign databases.

• Work collaboratively with other organizers and departments (digital, communications, events).

• Personally participate in voter contact activities on a regular basis.

• Report weekly goals and progress to the Organizing Director.

Qualifications

• At least one cycle of experience on a political campaign or community organizing effort.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit and motivate volunteers.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.

• Ability to work long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Comfortable using VAN, Mobilize, Google Workspace, and social media platforms.

• Commitment to progressive values and the Democratic Party.

• Familiarity with San Francisco neighborhoods and communities is a plus.

• Fluency in Cantonese, Spanish, or other languages spoken locally is a plus.