Background
George Bush and his allies in Congress are taking our country down a dangerous path. The scandals involving Tom DeLay and Jack Abramoff are just beginning to reveal the culture of corruption that the Republicans have created in Washington, DC. Meanwhile, the Republican leadership keeps trying to cut millions from vital programs for the poor and middle class while extending giant tax cuts for the rich. And, we’ve learned that the Administration has been running an illegal domestic spying program for years.
Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. is hiring field organizers to work on MoveOn.org Political Action’s Operation Democracy 2006 Congressional campaign. MoveOn.org Political Action’s goal is to create a “change election” in 2006 by electing a Democratic majority and changing the balance of power in Washington.
Read more about our recent work with MoveOn.org Political Action in the special election in California's 50th Congressional District.
Job Description
Campaign staff will work to involve MoveOn’s 3 million+ committed and motivated members in voter identification and get out the vote efforts in competitive Congressional races across the country. Field staff will recruit, train and mobilize MoveOn members to build strong local campaign committees. Specifically, field organizers will:
- Recruit volunteers through phone calls
- Train, mobilize and manage volunteers in key organizing skills and get-out-the-vote techniques.
- Motivate volunteers to build accountable and cohesive campaign committees.
- Coordinate phone banks and house parties
- Work to mobilize MoveOn members to call voters in competitive congressional districts.
Location
Immediately hiring in: NY, CA, WA, IL, OR, TX, CO, MN, PA, MA, GA, DC, MO, WI, OH, AZ, NM, IN, FL, NC, CT, IA, VA, MT.
Qualifications
Ability to work with and motivate a wide range of people. Ability to recruit and mobilize large groups. Strong desire and drive to put the country on a more progressive path. Very long hours, including weekends. Positions are through the November 2006 election. Post-election, strong organizers will have the opportunity to apply for ongoing organizing positions.
Salary & Benefits
Salary for this position is commensurate with relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees. Training will be provided to staff at the beginning of the campaign and through ongoing supervision.
