Field Organizer

Hiring: Campaign Organizers in IL-17

The Eric Sorensen Campaign in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District is hiring Organizers for the 2024 election cycle. IL-17 is one of the most competitive congressional races in the 2024 cycle and Organizers will make the difference yet again in keeping the district blue this year. The role is full-time and will be based in-person, out of northwestern Illinois (Quad Cities, Rockford, Peoria, and Bloomington-Normal areas).

Responsibilities:

• Recruiting, training, and managing volunteers to expand the volunteer network for the campaign
• Managing and executing voter contact tactics such as phone banks, canvasses, voter registration drives, text banks, and visibility events
• Recruiting and coordinating volunteers around voter protection and voter registration efforts

Qualifications:

• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to the election of Democrats up and down the ballot
• Adaptable to changing needs and program priorities
• Previous political campaign experience is a plus, but not required
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence —the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways
• Have a personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability;
• Excellent organizational, management, and interpersonal skills
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• Current driver’s license

How to apply:

Fill out this form: or email your resume to scher@dccc.org

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $3,484.00 - $3,508.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Peoria, IL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Peoria, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person