Laura Fine for Congress: Field Organizer
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Laura Fine for Congress: Field Organizer
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About Laura Fine for Congress
State Senator Laura Fine is running for Congress to bring compassionate, pragmatic leadership to Washington. As Chair of the Illinois Senate Behavioral & Mental Health Committee, she has led major health care reforms like expanding access to mental-health services, strengthening insurance consumer protections, and holding insurers accountable so families can get the care they need. She has also been a strong defender of reproductive rights and environmental safeguards. This is a community-centered campaign with organizing at the heart of the effort.
About the Role
Field Organizers are on the front line of our voter-contact program. In this role, you’ll engage directly with voters, recruit and train volunteers, and build local networks to share Laura’s vision across IL-09. Field Organizers report to a Regional Field Director and work closely with fellow organizers to meet ambitious voter-contact and volunteer goals. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on campaign experience in one of Illinois’s most competitive congressional races.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct direct voter contact, including door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and text outreach
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Recruit, train, and retain volunteers to build sustainable neighborhood teams
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Support and execute volunteer events, visibility efforts, and community outreach
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Track and report daily voter-contact and volunteer metrics in VAN
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Represent the campaign at community events and coalition meetings as needed
Qualifications
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Willingness to work long, flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
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Comfortable engaging with voters outdoors and in diverse communities
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Preferred: Prior campaign or community-organizing experience
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Preferred: Familiarity with VAN or other voter-contact tools
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Preferred: Access to reliable transportation
Compensation
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$25/hour, commensurate with experience
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Reimbursement for campaign-related travel