Cooke for Congress: Regional Organizing Director

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Cooke for Congress is seeking a Regional Organizing Director to serve as the campaign’s primary point of contact for volunteers, supporters, and partner organizations within a designated region. This role will lead day-to-day organizing operations for both the primary and general election and supporting the execution of the petitioning process. The Regional Organizing Director will be responsible for executing a comprehensive field plan, managing field staff, and tracking both quantitative and qualitative organizing metrics. This position will also assist in overseeing the opening and management of field offices or staging locations.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct the day-to-day organizing operations for the campaign

• Develop and implement the organizing plan

• Oversee volunteer activities

• Hire and manage organizing staff

• Assist in planning and execution of district tour

• Foster inclusive team culture

• Other department responsibilities as needed

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Have at least one cycle of field/organizing experience or comparable political or advocacy experience

• Commitment and understanding of relational organizing and deep canvassing efforts

• Experience working in Wisconsin politics or ties to Wisconsin preferred

• Basic understanding of targeting and organizing metrics

• Experience recruiting, hiring, training and managing volunteers

• Commitment to establishing a culture of respect and community

• Experience developing, training and empowering volunteers

• Current driver’s license and access to a car

• Access to a computer and cell phone

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

• Extremely strong staff management skills

• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways

• Have a personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

• A positive, team-oriented attitude

• Time management skills are a must

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Compensation: $5,000-6,000/month, negotiable with experience.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

Cooke for Congress prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Cooke for Congress is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.