Lynne Walz for Nebraska: Organizing Director

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Candidate Bio:

Across every chapter of her life – farm kid, working mom, teacher, and legislator – Lynne Walz has lived by the same values: hard work, compassion, and service rooted in faith.

Lynne is running for Governor because Nebraska needs leaders who can look past political parties to solve problems, not point fingers. She’ll bring people together and focus on what matters. Because every Nebraska family should have the chance to build a good life and feel safe where they live. As Governor, she’ll strengthen public schools, keep property taxes in check, and make sure young people can build their futures here instead of leaving for somewhere else.

A lifelong Nebraskan, Lynne grew up on a small hog farm outside Fremont – a farm her family still owns today. Her father was a union carpenter, and her mother worked at the local hospital. Nothing on the farm was mechanized; everything depended on early mornings and honest work. Lynne and her siblings did the chores that kept things running – hauling buckets of water and feed, cleaning pens, and caring for the sows and their litters. And one memorable year, she helped plant and harvest 100,000 onions by hand for her father’s short-lived onion business.

After high school, Lynne worked as a caretaker for three women with developmental disabilities. They quickly became her friends, teaching her compassion and patience – values that have guided her ever since.

A few years later, Lynne went back to school at Midland Lutheran College so she could get a better job to provide for her family. To help pay tuition, she opened an in-home daycare so she could stay close to her children and worked multiple jobs to get by – the deli at Hinky Dinky, the 3M plant, and working nights sorting corn.

After earning her degree in education, Lynne returned to serving others, working for a non-profit supporting people with developmental disabilities. She then entered the classroom, teaching at Fremont Public Schools and at Archbishop Bergan Catholic School. She went on to serve on Bergan’s school board, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce Board, and as president of the Fremont Board of Realtors.

In 2016, Lynne was elected to the Nebraska Legislature, defeating an incumbent Republican in a district Donald Trump carried by 33 points. She was re-elected in 2020 by 19 points.

In office, Lynne earned a reputation for working across party lines to get things done. Elected by a bipartisan coalition of colleagues, she chaired the Education Committee, bringing together superintendents, teachers, counselors, and parents to set shared goals for Nebraska’s schools. She passed legislation supporting first responders and their families, accelerating long-delayed

highway projects, expanding rural broadband, and strengthening teacher recruitment and retention.

And as someone who knows just how hard it can be to make ends meet, Lynne will fight for an economy that works for everyone – not just big corporations and the wealthy. As Governor, she’ll focus on lowering costs, cutting unnecessary taxes, and helping families and small businesses get ahead – not with handouts or politics, but with practical solutions and Nebraska common sense.

Lynne and her husband, Chris Walz, live in Fremont. Chris is a longtime morning radio host and station manager there. They have three adult children – Adam, Patrick, and Emma – and seven grandchildren.

Responsibilities:

● Hire and manage field staff

● Supervise field organizers and interns throughout the election cycle while implementing clear benchmark and accountability measures

● Build local grassroots volunteer teams that will engage in direct voter contact, volunteer recruitment, and retention in this district

● Oversee all direct voter contact efforts, including early vote and GOTV programming

● Serve as a political point of contact between the campaign and activists and stakeholders

● Other duties as assigned

Requirements

● At least 2 cycles of relevant community or political organizing experience with at least 1 cycle managing staff

● Proficient in voter database systems such as NGP-VAN, in addition to G-Suite, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Zoom

● A self-motivated, team player with a proven track record of meeting goals and deadlines with an ability to adapt to changing circumstances

● Experience working with diverse teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives

● Willingness to collaborate in a team environment to solve complex problems and work across departments when necessary to meet long term goals

● Ability to balance between competing tasks in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail

● Must have reliable transportation, a cell phone, and a laptop

● Willingness to work irregular hours including nights and weekends

To Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume to [email protected]. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Lynne Walz for Governor is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We strongly encourage candidates of diverse and underrepresented backgrounds or identities to apply.