Mississippi Forward PAC: Field Organizer

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Mississippi Forward PAC is hiring field organizers to manage and execute the direct voter contact program in support of the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, Scott Colom. Field Organizers (FOs) will be responsible for the execution and management of all direct voter contact, including volunteer recruitment and training, as well as coaching and supervising volunteer leaders. Field Organizers will also plan, evaluate, and facilitate community events and coordinate with relevant partners to run an effective and efficient program.

Term: This is a full-time, limited-term position through no later than November 10, 2026.** Reports to:** Regional Organizing Director (ROD)

About the Mississippi Forward PAC:

Mississippi Forward PAC is an organization working to unite and mobilize a coalition of Mississippians that believe our leaders should prioritize the needs of everyday Mississippians first.

Job Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, motivate, supervise, and retain a consistent volunteer base, exercising independent judgment in determining volunteer assignments, priorities, training needs, and engagement strategies to implement the field plan and achieve voter-contact goals. Develop, plan, and manage direct voter contact events such as canvasses, phone banks, and GOTV, and independently determine appropriate staffing, timelines, volunteer deployment, and operational priorities

• Provide the ROD with daily updates, analysis, and recommendations on relevant direct voter contact and voter engagement events

• Use Votebuilder to evaluate and cut direct voter contact lists, conduct volunteer recruitment, track and analyze volunteer engagement and ensure timely and accurate data entry

• Maintain, evaluate, and update metrics tracker on a daily basis

• Determine literature needs and distribution priorities, monitor inventory, and coordinate distribution to supporters and partner organizations Exercise independent judgment and discretion in prioritizing work, allocating resources, resolving routine operational issues, and adapting field activities to meet program objectives

• Other duties as assigned by the ROD, along with other duties assigned by PAC leadership

Qualifications:

No prior campaign experience required, training will be provided

• Reliable, punctual, and able to commit throughout the duration of the program

• Comfortable with talking to new people and making hard asks

• Demonstrate strong personal organization and the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks when appropriate

• Understand and present effective training and management skills with staff and volunteers

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills

• Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and a reliable mode of transportation

• Be dedicated to anti-harassment and anti-racist principles, diversity, equity and inclusion, and grassroots organizing

Helpful skills for the role:

• Previous success with volunteer recruitment

• Involvement, volunteer or paid, with a Democratic campaign

• Strong relational organizing network in Mississippi

• Understand and demonstrate voter engagement and persuasion techniques

• Experience with NGP VAN, Mobilize, the dialer, and/or relational tools

• Experience with Google Suite

• Know best practices for social media and be comfortable using Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for program outreach

Location:

• Organizers must be willing to relocate within their assigned turf within 3-5 days of start date, unless otherwise agreed to by the ROD and approved by the leadership team.

Physical Requirements:

• Mississippi Forward PAC is committed to an inclusive organization supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive. The requirements of this role, related to its physical demands, described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Working from a computer for long periods of time;

• Flexibility to work extensive hours outside of normal operating hours, including weekend and evening work, and ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time;

• Ability to drive and/or access to personal transportation; and

• Statewide travel is expected while following public health safety measures.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a nonexempt position, which will be compensated at an hourly rate intended to generate roughly the equivalent of $6,000 monthly, less applicable deductions and withholdings, based on a 55-hour workweek. The hourly straight time pay rate shall be $22.15 and the overtime rate will be $33.23. The employee must keep track of all hours worked. We will guarantee minimum payment of no less than $6,000 per month, less applicable deductions and withholdings.

All full-time staff are provided with a full health care package, including vision and dental, subject to eligibility requirements set out in governing plan documents. This position also offers a relocation stipend of $2,500.

This is a full-time, temporary position through no later than November 10, 2026. Employment is at-will. Due to the compressed nature of the electoral calendar, applicants should expect to work long hours, including evenings and weekend work. With exceptions subject-to-approval for health, vision or dental needs and family emergencies, this position is not otherwise eligible for paid time off or vacation.