Missouri House Dems Action Fund: Regional Organizing Director

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Missouri House Democrats are seeking experienced ** Regional Campaign Directors** to run an aggressive, results-driven grassroots operation to help elect Democrats across Missouri — and to** break the Republican supermajority** in the Missouri House in 2026.

Missouri House districts contain approximately ** 38,000 residents**, which means races are won through disciplined targeting, strong local organizing, and tight execution. Regional Campaign Directors will provide an essential on-the-ground presence and serve as the caucus’s primary point of support and accountability for a portfolio of priority campaigns.

This role is ideal for someone who can operate as a strategic partner to candidates, build a durable volunteer infrastructure, and ensure campaigns meet fundraising and field benchmarks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Regional Campaign Directors will be responsible for supporting and managing a portfolio of targeted races, including:

• Primary point of contact for assigned candidates and campaign teams, assisting with day-to-day strategy and execution across field, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and communications.

• Implementing ** district-specific campaign plans** that provide a clear path to victory, including persuasion, turnout, and volunteer development strategies.

• Holding candidates and campaign teams ** accountable to performance goals**, including:

• Voter contact benchmarks (doors, phones, texts)

• Volunteer recruitment and leadership development

• Fundraising goals and call time discipline

• Providing ** fundraising support** to campaigns, including call time planning, donor research coordination, event planning support, and helping candidates build sustainable finance routines.

• Managing ** structured campaign check-ins**, including calls and meetings with candidates, staff, and caucus leadership, and producing clear written updates.

• Building and executing ** data-driven field programs**, including:

• Precinct targeting and turf planning

• Volunteer recruitment pipelines

• Get Out the Vote (GOTV) preparation and execution

• Developing ** local leadership** by recruiting and training volunteer team leaders and empowering volunteers to run meaningful parts of the program.

• Building and maintaining relationships with local stakeholders, including activists, community leaders, allied organizations, and party infrastructure.

• Coordinating with consultants/vendors as needed to support mail and digital execution, ensuring alignment with campaign goals and timelines.

• Ensuring campaigns remain operationally disciplined — timelines met, plans updated, and decisions made based on data and realities on the ground.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least ** one full cycle** of paid campaign experience (two cycles preferred).

• Strong working knowledge of ** VAN/VoteBuilder** and basic targeting principles.

• Proficiency with ** Google Suite** and campaign operations tools.

• Demonstrated ability to think critically, problem-solve quickly, and stay calm under pressure.

• Ability to manage multiple campaigns, deadlines, and shifting priorities simultaneously.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with candidates, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

• Willingness to work long and irregular hours during peak cycle periods.

• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience providing candidate fundraising coaching/call time management.

• Familiarity with Missouri political geography and regional dynamics (KC, STL, Springfield).