Jobs to Win Back the White House

Jobs to Win Back the White House 2008 Election Campaign Staff Job Description

Background Grassroots Campaigns is running a state-of-the art voter mobilization effort in 2008 to take back the White House, expand majorities in the Senate and Congress, and work to erase the Bush legacy. Building on our experience with ground-breaking get-out-the-vote efforts in 2004 and 2006, we will be teaming up with some of the leading progressive groups to continue the electoral success of 2006.

This election we will be working on two fronts to build a progressive activist base. First, we will work with the Democratic Party to sign up hundreds of thousands of new small donors for the Democratic Party and raise money for the fall campaign. Second, we will be working in conjunction with MoveOn.org Political Action to run a volunteer voter mobilization effort.

Job Description This is a two part position. Initially, Election Campaign Staff will work as assistant directors in our fundraising campaign offices to build financial and volunteer support for the Democratic Party’s organizing efforts. In late September, 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: Assistant 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 Strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and desire for political change are essential. Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus.

Expectations Campaign hours will run 80 -100 hours per week, including work on weekends. Good teamwork and a positive attitude are critical.

Salary/Benefits Annual salary starts at $24,000. Staff may opt into our health care plan (PPO). Paid training, accrual of paid vacation, and paid sick days included.

Training New staff will attend a week-long national training in the summer and the fall to kick-off both phases of the job. Additionally, staff will receive on-going training and support from regional and local senior campaign staff.

Timing and Location Hiring Nationwide. Post Elections Positions Available.

Grassroots Campaigns past and current clients include: MoveOn Political Action, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Center for American Progress, Amnesty International, People for the American Way, Working America, Defenders of Wildlife, Environmental Action, and Environmental Action PAC