Arena Careers

Long Island Unites, a project of Teach NYS, is conducting a voter mobilization initiative to ensure the Jewish community’s voice is heard in the upcoming general elections. The campaign is harnessing the passion, energy, and network of connectors and institutions within the Long Island local Jewish communities to ensure maximum voter participation. The field organizer, as a part of the larger field team, is a critical component of this robust community-led grassroots and relational organizing effort.

The field team is focused on voter turnout for the November general election. Reporting to the Field Campaign Manager, field organizers will work in-person at headquarters located in the 5 Towns, canvassing throughout NY-CD 4, training volunteers, and engaging the community to vote through various grassroots tactics. The team will be fast-paced and goal-oriented with daily metrics reporting. Strong applicants will have experience canvassing, a love of phone banking, and a lot of energy. Preference will be given to candidates with experience with these community and the tools used on the campaign.

Role and Duties

• Door-to-door canvassing using VoteBuilder, MiniVan, and Feedback (relational organizing) App
• Phone banking, phone bank training, and recruitment
• Recruit, manage, and train volunteers
• Engage in relational organizing, including training, and recruiting volunteers
• Plan and execute volunteer events
• Build relationships within communities
• Work directly with the Field Campaign Manager and team to ensure that goals are met
• Maintain the highest regard for data integrity and data security
• Participate in daily goals setting meetings with manager
• Track and report progress in tools as required
• Manage the Voter file, cut turf and perform data entry
• Staff the field office in 5 Towns
• Any relevant tasks needed to support field operation

Job Requirements

• Prior organizing experience preferred (paid, volunteer, or internship)
• A background in VoteBuilder and MiniVan preferred
• Experience with relational organizing tools preferred
• Full availability for nearly all the period of engagement is required
• Ability to work long and unusual hours (some weekends and nights, especially leading up to the election)
• Detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a team
• Access to a reliable vehicle and ability to drive is preferred
• Positive attitude and a commitment and passion to voter engagement

Compensation and Job Type This is a 3-month 1099 consulting role, with both full time or part-time-hourly opportunities on the team. Salary range for this position, full time: $3,500 - $4,250 per month, part-time: $18-22 per hour, minimum 16 hours per week.

Contact Please email [email protected] with a cover letter indicating interest and availability, and a resume. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply.