Career Opportunities with Grassroots Campaigns

Grassroots Campaigns is launching the largest national field campaigns in 2008 to put a Democrat in the White House. After 8 years of George Bush attacking out civil liberties and the environment we can't afford to let John McCain continue this administrations legacy. We need a president who's willing to take us in a new direction on issues like the War in Iraq, poverty, health care, the environment, and education. We need to make history this year and to do that we'll be in 50 cities around the country this summer running field campaigns for the Democratic National Committee and MoveOn.org.

Interested in applying, contact:

David Abercrombie
dabercrombie@grassrootscampaigns.com
617-432-0407
WEBSITE: http://www.grassrootscampaigns.com

Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. (GCI), a national firm specializing in building grassroots support for progressive causes, political candidates, public interest campaigns, and non-profit fundraising operations, is interviewing potential staff for their campaigns to Take Back the White House. Grassroots Campaigns’ current and past clients include MoveOn.org, the Democratic National Committee, the ACLU, and the League of Conservation Voters. We are hiring for the following position:

2008 Election Field Staff

This is a two part position. Initially, Election Field Staff will work as directors in our fundraising campaign offices to build financial and volunteer support for the Democratic Party’s organizing efforts. As the election nears, staff will work with MoveOn.org’s innovative voter identification and get out the vote campaign in all the swing states as well as the progressive blue state cities to get all voters out to the polls.
Phase 1:
Directors will run our door-to-door fundraising campaigns to build the base of support progressives need to win. By talking with one person at a time about the Democratic Party we will increase the small donor base, engage people in the elections and raise money for the Democratic Party to elect a Democratic President in ’08. Director’s responsibilities include:
- Recruitment: Build a team of 10-60 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community. Interview prospective staff and make hiring decisions.
- Staff Management: Teach canvassing/fundraising skills. Work with your staff in individual and group settings, with a particular eye towards developing leaders. Cultivate a welcoming and motivating atmosphere.
- Canvassing: Canvass door-to-door at least 3-4 days per week, to work with staff in the field and meet personal fundraising requirements.
Phase 2:
Field Organizers will work in key congressional districts to recruit, train and manage networks of volunteers. Specifically, field organizers will:
- Recruit volunteers through phone calls, emails, individual interactions and community events.
- Train volunteers in effective get-out-the-vote skills, including door-to-door voter persuasion and mobilization.
- Manage and mobilize volunteers by meeting weekly with lead volunteers to plan upcoming get-out-the-vote canvass and phone banks, and provide ongoing volunteer recruitment and training.

Qualifications:
Sound communication and motivational skills, strong desire for political change, and work ethic are essential. We are looking for people who have a strong leadership background, and who are ready to take on a lot of responsibility. Previous field organizing or canvass experience is a plus, but not a pre-requisite.

Salary/Benefits:
Annual salary begins at $24,000, and increases commensurate with experience. Staff may opt into our health care plan. Student loan assistance repayment program offered.

Locations:
Nationwide, ask recruiter for more details.