Community Organizer develops and coordinates social service programs to communicate and raise awareness of services and resources available to the community. Networks with community leaders and officials to raise awareness of specific social or environmental issues. Being a Community Organizer plans and devises action plans to access resources. Organizes community members to work toward a common goal supported by staff and volunteer workers. Additionally, Community Organizer may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Community Organizer work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Community Organizer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary: Organizers will be responsible for recruiting and managing volunteer relationships, executing
voter contact, and representing the campaign in their assigned communities. Montana is the most
important battleground state in 2024, with highly competitive elections at all levels, including reelecting
Senator Jon Tester. Organizers will report to an assigned Regional Organizing Director. This position is
full-time in-person, based in Montana, and requires regular travel. Remote work options will not be
available for this position. No experience necessary! All training is provided.
Required Skills, Abilities, and Experience:
● Strong interpersonal skills, and desire to organize for Montana Democrats up and down the ballot
● Valid driver’s license, reliable access to a personal vehicle, internet, and a cellphone
● Strong communication skills - must be able to speak with and persuade all kinds of voters
● Drive to hit and exceed ambitious metric goals, and ability to take feedback from managers
● Excellent time management skills, flexibility, and a willingness to problem-solve effectively
● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work long, irregular hours - including weekends
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Work to elect Montana Democrats up and down the ballot by knocking on doors, recruiting
volunteers, attending community events, and registering voters in assigned communities
● Recruit, manage, and train volunteers to participate in direct voter contact; including but not limited
to door-to-door canvassing, volunteer recruitment calls, phone banking, and relational organizing
● Implement strategies to meet daily and weekly organizing metrics, adhere to MDP’s established
statewide data standards, and ensure accurate data collection for all voter-contact activity
● Support volunteers by providing regular 1:1 meetings, trainings, and local campaign meetings
● Build relationships with local activists, stakeholders, and organizations across your assigned area
● Develop volunteer leadership teams to prepare for a robust statewide Get Out the Vote effort
● Other responsibilities as assigned
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $4,000.00 - $5,000.00 per month
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Work Location: In person