Diana DeGette For Congress: Field Organizer DeGette For Congress

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Field Organizers are the operational core of the campaign. Each organizer owns a defined geographic area within the district, builds and manages a local volunteer team, and is accountable for hitting weekly voter contact and ballot return goals. This is a full-time, paid position running from hire date through Election Day, June 30, 2026.

Field Organizers are the operational core of the campaign. Each organizer owns a defined geographic area within the district, builds and manages a local volunteer team, and is accountable for hitting weekly voter contact and ballot return goals. This is a full-time, paid position running from hire date through Election Day, June 30, 2026.

Core Responsibilities

Voter Contact and Canvassing

• Execute canvass shifts across an assigned geographic area, knocking doors and making phone contact with voters

• Meet weekly voter contact, ID, and persuasion goals as set by the Field Director

• Adapt contact strategy based on voter universe characteristics, including door, phone, and text contact as appropriate

• Enter all contact data into VAN same-day with accurate survey coding and complete disposition tracking

• Conduct voter persuasion conversations and deliver candidate messaging clearly and effectively at the door and on the phone

Volunteer Recruitment and Management

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of volunteers within your assigned area

• Lead volunteer canvass shifts, phone banks, and other field activities on a regular weekly schedule

• Maintain volunteer retention through consistent communication, clear expectations, and organized shift structure

• Identify and develop high-capacity volunteers for leadership responsibilities within your team

• Track and report volunteer hours and activity to the Field Director on a weekly basis

Early Vote and Ballot Return

• Track mail ballot and early vote activity for identified supporters using VAN and campaign tracking tools

• Conduct targeted ballot chase outreach to supporters who have not yet returned their ballots

• Staff ballot drop-box visibility and voter assistance locations as assigned during the final weeks of the campaign

• Execute Election Day field operations within your assigned area from poll open through close

Visibility and Community Presence

• Coordinate visibility efforts within your assigned area

• Build relationships with community members, neighborhood organizations, and local leaders to expand campaign presence

• Represent the campaign professionally at community events, tabling opportunities, and candidate appearances as needed

• Serve as a consistent, trusted presence in your neighborhood on behalf of Congresswoman DeGette

Reporting and Accountability

• Participate in daily and weekly check-ins with the Field Director and campaign team

• Submit accurate field reports, VAN data, and volunteer activity summaries on schedule

• Flag operational issues, resource gaps, and voter feedback to the Field Director promptly

• Manage campaign materials, sign inventory, and field supplies within assigned budget and reimbursement guidelines

Qualifications

Required

• Strong interpersonal skills and genuine comfort talking with voters at the door and on the phone

• Ability to self-manage, hit deadlines independently, and perform in a fast-moving campaign environment

• Reliable transportation and willingness to drive within an assigned area on a daily basis

• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred

• Prior experience in political field organizing, community organizing, or a comparable voter or constituent contact role

• Familiarity with VAN (Voter Activation Network) or demonstrated ability to learn data tools quickly

• Experience managing or mentoring volunteers in a campaign or advocacy setting

• Familiarity with Denver neighborhoods and the local Democratic political landscape

• Bilingual Spanish/English; candidates with Spanish fluency are strongly encouraged to apply

• Prior experience in a competitive Democratic primary

• Experience with SMS and peer-to-peer texting platforms

What to Expect

• This is a high-accountability role. You will have clear weekly goals, regular check-ins with the Field Director, and defined metrics your performance will be evaluated against.

• The work is predominantly outdoor and physical. Canvassing in Denver from spring through late June means significant walking in variable weather

• The final stretch of the campaign shifts entirely to ballot return and voter mobilization. Expect an accelerated pace, longer hours, and a rapid operational tempo.

• You are a direct representative of Congresswoman DeGette in your community. Professionalism, reliability, and respect for every voter you contact are non-negotiable.

How to Apply

Send a resume and a brief cover note explaining your relevant experience to [email protected] Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.