Democratic Campaign for Montgomery County Council, District 1: Field Director / Senior Field Organizer

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Democratic Campaign for Montgomery County Council, District 1

Montgomery County, Maryland

A progressive Democratic campaign for Montgomery County Council District 1 is seeking a motivated and highly organized Field Director or Senior Field Organizer to lead our direct voter contact program through the June 23, 2026 Democratic Primary.

This is a competitive, well-supported campaign focused on strong community engagement and disciplined voter outreach. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing volunteers while executing an aggressive field plan.

Key Responsibilities

Field Program Execution

• Implement the campaign’s voter contact strategy, including door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and text outreach

• Cut turf, manage walk lists, and maintain strong data practices in VAN/VoteBuilder

• Track weekly metrics and adjust tactics to meet voter contact goals

Volunteer Recruitment & Management

• Recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers

• Lead canvass launches and phone banks

• Help build a sustainable volunteer structure across District 1

Operations & Coordination

• Prepare staging locations and materials for field activities

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry

Get Out The Vote (GOTV)

• Assist in planning and executing early vote and Election Day turnout operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior campaign field experience strongly preferred

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Strong communication skills and comfort leading volunteers

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as campaign activity requires

• Positive attitude and solutions-oriented mindset

Compensation

$20 per hour, depending on experience

Full-time preferred, though strong candidates seeking 20+ hours per week will be considered.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Position runs through the June 23, 2026 Democratic Primary, with the potential to extend through the General Election.