Scott Wiener for Congress: AAPI Organizer, Scott Wiener for Congress

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About the Campaign

Senator Scott Wiener 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, he has delivered real results on issues like housing, transportation, climate change, LGBTQ+ equality, and criminal justice reform. Now, Senator Wiener is running for Congress to bring their effective, progressive leadership to Washington D.C. His campaign is building a diverse, passionate, and dedicated team to engage voters across the district and secure victory in 2026.

Position Summary

The Chinese Organizer will play a key role in building the grassroots foundation of the campaign within the AAPI community. Working under the direction of the Organizing Director, the AAPI 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 within the AAPI community

• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and community leaders

• Build strong relationships with community members and local organizations, especially in the Chinese community

• 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.

• Fluency in Cantonese

• 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.