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The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party is seeking individuals to join our team as Coalition Organizers for the 2026 Election Cycle and become an integral part of the team to elect Democrats up and down the ballot.

As a Coalition Organizer, you will stand at the forefront of our path to victory, inspiring and mobilizing individuals across communities of color to actively shape their communities and take part in this important election.

Coalition Organizers will report directly to their Community Coalition Director. Positions will be physically based in field offices throughout the state. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis. All organizer positions conclude on November 13th, 2026.

Coalition Organizers will focus their efforts across one of our coalition communities:

• African American
• African Immigrant
• Asian
• Latino
• Native

Responsibilities

• Direct Voter Contact: Execute comprehensive direct voter contact programs to increase DFL turnout and support in the General Election. Coalition Organizers will learn how to have effective conversations with DFL voters to turn them out to vote. Coalition organizers will spend time knocking on doors. Direct Voter Contact can also mean phone banking, text banking, or other methods of targeted outreach.
• Direct Voter Contact Event Planning: Organize and execute Direct Voter Contact events multiple times a week.
• Volunteer Recruitment: Recruit volunteers to join Direct Voter Contact or community events to amplify our grassroots efforts. Coalition organizers will spend a significant amount of time making phone calls to prospective volunteers to invite them to volunteer, but they may also attend local candidate/party events, or meet prospective volunteers in other spaces to recruit volunteers for the MN DFL.
• Community Canvassing: Finding local community events that already exist, or in some instances planning community specific events to find voters and volunteers.
• Volunteer Training: Train and empower volunteers with the skills and knowledge to door knock, community canvass, and phone bank to turn out DFL voters.

• Community Engagement: Build strong connections with DFL activists and volunteers in the assigned community.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of voter contact information and engagement activities. Utilize data to inform decisions and measure the impact of outreach efforts.
• Represent the DFL: Serve as the local representative for the DFL within the community you are assigned.
• Other Duties: as assigned by supervisor, Coordinated Campaign leadership, Executive Director, or Chair.

Requirements:

• Support all of our DFL endorsed candidates.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed goals
• Ability to work long / irregular hours, including most nights and weekends

• Proficiency with Google Docs, and Excel
• Cultural Competency – Able to build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities. Understands how to take an inclusive lens into all aspects of work

Preferred but not required:

• Minnesota experience or ties to the state.
• Previous experience in grassroots organizing or political campaigns is a plus.
• Familiarity with voter engagement tools and technologies, such as VAN and texting/dialer tools.

Compensation: This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement between the Minnesota DFL Party and IBEW Local 292. Compensation is $2,172.50/ bi-weekly. This position is expected to work 50 hour weeks to start, with nights and weekends required. Staff receive a competitive benefits package including health care and dental.

To Apply: Send a one-page cover letter and resume to Tina Maharath at [email protected], with the email subject line “Coalition Organizer” – and which community you are applying to “Native, Latino, African American, African Immigrant, or Asian”

Note to Potential Applicants: If you are ready to channel your passion for democracy into action, but don’t think you meet all the qualifications, we still invite you to apply for this opportunity. We are looking for folks with a variety of backgrounds and experience and are dedicated to building a team that looks like America. Feel free to reach out to Tina at [email protected] if you have questions about the position.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Minnesota DFL is an equal-opportunity employer. The DFL Party is committed to including groups historically underrepresented due to race/ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and/or ability. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply.