Manny Rutinel for Congress: Organizing Director Manny Rutinel for Congress (CO-08)

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Overview

Manny Rutinel for Congress seeks a talented, hard-working, and highly organized Organizing

Director for a competitive Democratic congressional race. This position is full-time with a

December 2025/January 2026 start date through June 2026 (primary election), with the

possibility of continuing through November 2026 (general election) if the primary is won.

Key Responsibilities

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Working with campaign leadership to develop, and then implementing an organizing plan

to qualify for the ballot persuade and turn out supportive voters.

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Hiring, training, and managing organizing staff as the campaign grows.

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Building up a strong volunteer program and recruiting and engaging volunteers to

conduct ballot qualification activities, voter contact, and other activities (both directly

yourself and through the staff you supervise).

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Developing strong relationships with local party leaders, grassroots organizers, and key

activists.

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Coordinating regularly with campaign leadership so that the organizing program is

supported by and integrated into the overall campaign strategy.

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Building and implementing systems and structures to lead staff and volunteers to

successfully meet daily, weekly, and phase goals for ballot access, capacity building, and

voter contact, as well as maintain data integrity.

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Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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At least one cycle of campaign organizing experience; 2+ cycles preferred.

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Prior experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers on electoral or issue

campaigns in a paid staff capacity is required.

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Demonstrated leadership qualities managing paid staff (preferred) or fellows/interns

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Proficiency in VAN/Votebuilder

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Familiarity with peer-to-peer texting, relational, and dialer tools.

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Strong ability to build relationships and foster a positive team culture.

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Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

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Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure and problem solve effectively and

creatively.

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Drivers license and access to a vehicle.

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Draws from team members’ strengths, empowering them to maximize their talents;

contributes where needed to achieve and exceed goals; mentors and guides colleagues

with regular feedback and recognition; clearly lays out vision and expectations to the

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Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build

relationships with staff at all levels

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Willing to relocate to the CO-08 area and willing to work campaign hours including

evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience on a congressional or other top-tier campaign, especially in a management

role.

- Familiarity with Colorado politics or communities.

- Fluency in Spanish.

- Strong ties to diverse communities within CO-08.

Compensation & How to Apply

- Salary: $5,000–$6,500 per month, commensurate with experience.

- Primary win bonus: Negotiable.

- Benefits: Negotiable.

- Term: Full-time through June 2026 (primary election), with potential continuation through

November 2026 (general election) if the campaign advances.

- Apply: Please send resume and references to [email protected]

- Applications will be reviewed starting immediately on a rolling basis until the position is filled;

apply as soon as possible for priority consideration.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to an inclusive workplace and equal opportunity employment consistent with

Democratic Party best practices.