Bay Area Congressional Campaign: Organizing Director

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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 Organizing Director will be responsible for developing and implementing a

comprehensive organizing and field plan, including voter contact, volunteer recruitment

and management, grassroots organizing, and digital volunteer contact and organizing.

This is a critical role that will directly impact our ability to reach and persuade voters. The

ideal candidate will be a highly organized, self-motivated, and experienced professional

with a deep commitment to progressive values and winning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a robust field & organizing plan that aligns with overall

campaign strategy and goals.

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of organizers and volunteer leaders.

• Oversee all voter contact activities, including door-to-door canvassing, phone

banking, texting, and online and in-person relational organizing.

• Set and monitor weekly and daily goals for voter contact, volunteer engagement,

and data collection.

• Manage and maintain the campaign's voter database (VAN).

• Organize and execute community events, house parties, and other grassroots

activities.

• Develop and implement volunteer recruitment and retention strategies, especially

fun and creative ways to keep volunteers engaged.

• Prepare regular reports on field progress and provide strategic recommendations.

• Collaborate with other staff, including communications, finance, and digital.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant finance laws and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• 2-3 cycles of experience in organizing or management on electoral campaigns.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and manage staff and volunteers.

• Proficiency with VAN (PDI experience ok as a stand-in), Mobilize, and other

campaign technology and platforms, and social media.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage

multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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

• Commitment to progressive values and the Democratic Party.

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