Kaptur for Congress: Deputy Organizing Director

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About the Candidate:

Rep. Marcy Kaptur represents Ohio’s 9th Congressional District. The daughter of a Polish-American working class family in Toledo, Marcy’s life and service mirror her district, where she has spent her career delivering for the people of Northwest Ohio. Since 2020, Marcy has consistently been one of very few Democrats winning and holding Trump seats. In 2024, she was one of just 13 Democrats to win a seat Trump also won. In October 2025, The Ohio Redistricting Commission adopted a new congressional map, making OH-09 more favorable to Republicans. However, Marcy’s history of overperformance in this R+5 PVI district gives her every chance of beating the odds once again.

Role Overview:

Marcy Kaptur for Congress is hiring a Deputy Organizing Director (DOD) for the 2026 election cycle in the Ohio 9th Congressional District. The DOD will directly oversee the field fellows program, in addition to supporting the Organizing Director with field organizer management. This individual will help build and execute a robust organizing program in coordination with the Organizing Director. This is a full-time, salaried, cycle based exempt position located in Toledo, Ohio, termed through November 30, 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Work in close collaboration with the Organizing Director to execute an innovative organizing program

• Directly manage part-time field fellows

• Assist the Organizing Director with field organizer hiring, training, and management to ensure they are equipped to meet ambitious volunteer recruitment and voter contact goals

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Have at least one cycle of full-time organizing experience or comparable political advocacy experience

• Experience training and managing staff and volunteers

• Proficiency in VAN, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Docs

• Must have a personal vehicle and current drivers license

• Willingness to travel within OH-09 and work a rigorous campaign schedule

• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence

• Excellent organizational, management, and interpersonal skills

• Ohio organizing experience on a state, local, or federal campaign strongly preferred

Compensation:

• Salary range of $5,000 - $5,500/month

• Excellent health insurance

Application:

Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis. The campaign is looking for this position to start by ** May 1, 2026.** To apply, please email your resume to the Organizing Director, Jared Sherman, at [email protected].