Canvasser - Iowa Democratic Party

April 15th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Campaign Jobs | No Comments »

The Iowa Democratic Party is accepting applications for the part-time paid position of Canvasser. The Canvasser job description should include the following staff functions and is a temporary position from June 1 – August 15.

• Contacting registered voters by canvassing door-to-door in assigned regions of Iowa.
• Recruiting volunteers in assigned counties
• Assisting in campaign activities as assigned

Application Requirements

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required
• Computer skills required
• Extensive travel within Iowa is required
• U.S. citizenship desirable
• Active voting status desirable
• Reliable transportation required

The Iowa Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The Iowa Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information or to apply contact Jeff Perry, Polk County Field Director at the Iowa Democratic Party at (515)244-7292. You may also email your resume to jperry AT iowademocrats DOT org .

Information Technology (IT) Assistant - Iowa Democratic Party

April 15th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Campaign Jobs | No Comments »

The Iowa Democratic Party is accepting applications for the position of *Information Technology Assistant* with a starting date of May 19′th , 2008. The *Information Technology Assistant* position includes the following functions:

* Troubleshooting software including Windows and Linux operating systems and Microsoft Office
* Troubleshooting hardware, phone, and networking issues
* Assisting in the development and administration of web-based systems
* Assisting in acquiring, aggregating, and analyzing data for problem-solving
* Traveling to and troubleshooting technological problems for field offices across the state
* Assisting in the administration of our voter file (the Voter Activation Network)
* Assisting in the management of party websites
* Assisting the IT Director in any other tasks
* Innovating in the application of technology to politics

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*Application Requirements*

* Familiarity with Microsoft Windows systems required
* Previous campaign experience (paid or volunteer) desirable
* Familiarity with Linux system, database management, telephonysystems, programming/scripting, text messaging, or web design desirable
* Reliable transportation required
* U.S. citizenship desirable
* Active voting status desirable

The Iowa Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents.*/ /*The Iowa Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information or to apply contact Drew Miller, IT Director for the Iowa Democratic Party at (515) 244-7292. You may also email your resume to dmiller AT iowademocrats DOT org .

Please apply by close of business, April 30th.

Lead Organizers - Harry Teague for Congress

April 15th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Campaign Jobs | No Comments »

Congressional campaign in Southern New Mexico is looking for Lead Organizers to start ASAP.

Lead Organizers will be responsible for recruiting, managing and coordinating volunteers and programs in their region of the state.

Lead Organizers will be assigned to a specific geographical area where they will manage volunteer training and recruitment, voter registration, absentee and early voting programs and voter contact programs such as phone banks and canvasses. They will also build political relationships with local elected officials, candidates, local Democratic Parties

The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic and prior field experience and is comfortable working independently. Reliable transportation is required.

Interested applicants should email resumes to
scott DOT burns AT harryteagueforcongress08 DOT com

Regional Field Organizers - Democratic Party of Wisconsin

April 15th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Campaign Jobs | No Comments »

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is hiring Regional Field Organizers. Wisconsin will be a battleground presidential state with a strong coordinated campaign and a top targeted US Congressional race.

Job Responsibilities

Field Organizers will be responsible for recruiting, managing and coordinating volunteers and programs in their region of the state.

Field Organizers will be assigned to a specific geographical area where they will manage volunteer training and recruitment, voter registration, absentee and early voting programs and voter contact programs such as phone banks and canvasses. They will also build political relationships with local elected officials, candidates, local Democratic Parties, and allied organizations.

Qualifications

- Political campaign experience

- Strong work ethic and verbal skills

- Enthusiasm about Democratic candidates in the 2008 general election

- Ability to organize, train, motivate and speak before groups of voters

- Knowledge of Wisconsin politics a plus

- Candidates should be highly organized and self-motivated

- Have reliable automobile

- Must make a commitment to stay with the DPW until through 2008 cycle.

To Apply

Please email a resume and cover letter to meaganm AT wisdems DOT org with “field organizer application” in the subject line.

Fundraiser - Governor Christine Gregoire Campaign

April 15th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Campaign Jobs | No Comments »

The Washington state campaign of Governor Christine Gregoire is looking
for a an experienced fundraiser to join the campaign team. Governor
Gregoire won election in 2004 after several recounts and finally won by
just 133 votes. This campaign promises to be one of the most heavily
contested Gubernatorial races in the 2008 cycle.

We are looking to find an experienced fundraiser to be part of a team
responsible for raising money to help re-elect Governor Gregoire. The
position will help manage fundraising events, both large and small and
should be comfortable on the phone. You will be working within a team
of great fundraisers and you should be available to start right away.

Applicants with previous campaign fundraising experience are preferred.
Please send your resume and why you want to become part of the Gregoire
team to Jessica AT newmanpartners DOT com

Operations Director - Washington State Senate Democratic Campaign Committee

April 15th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Campaign Jobs | No Comments »

Who we are:

The SDCC is a Seattle-based campaign committee which provides
professional campaign support and guidance to Democratic Party
candidates for the Washington State Senate.

Job Responsibilities:

We are currently seeking a full-time operations director. We are
looking for a candidate that is organized, self motivated, and
progressive. Specifically, the operations director will:

Organize fundraising events
Preview meetings with the majority leader with talking points and donor
research
Work closely with the executive director to execute fundraising plan
Schedule the majority leader’s political calendar
Track budget goals and keep SDCC members apprised of those goals
Follow-up on pledges and timely thank-you notes
Help members reach their fundraising goals by writing scripts and
fundraising letters and scheduling call time
Expand the major donor program
Support the executive director with tasks not detailed in this job
description

Qualifications:

Successful applicants must be very organized, confident, high-energy,
possess an active sense of humor, work hard and turn around
assignments quickly. Candidates are required to be trustworthy,
dependable, detail-oriented, learn quickly, as well as have good
customer service skills. Experience in Washington DC, a state
legislature, on a campaign, or other Democratic Party organization is
a plus. Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little
supervision is also a plus. Applicants must have a car or regular
access to FlexCar as candidate needs frequently take us out of the
office. Specific issue-knowledge is not necessary, although
demonstrated interest in Democratic politics and social change is
strongly preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary commensurate with experience, 100% dental and medical coverage,
cell phone stipend, travel reimbursement, and paid vacation.

Contact:

Chris Gregorich

Please send résumés, cover letters, and any writing samples that you
feel will help highlight your writing abilities to: chris AT sdcc DOT us

Ph: (206) 431-3330 Website: http://www.sdcc.us

Legislative Assistant - Rep. Rick Larsen

April 15th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs, Legislative | No Comments »

Washington state Democrat seeks an experienced legislative assistant to handle Member’s Armed Services Committee work and implement aggressive legislative goals on a range of issues. The position requires knowledge of Armed Services, Homeland/Border Security and Energy issues, as well as familiarity with the appropriations process. Three years of Hill or related experience is required. Those applying must be able to identify legislative opportunities and handle a variety of issues and committee work. The ideal candidate is an organized, creative thinker that enjoys being part of a team and is willing to think outside the box. Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should email their cover letter and resume to Kimberly DOT johnston AT mail DOT house DOT gov

Staff Assistant - Rep. Rosa DeLauro (Democrat)

April 15th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Administrative, Hill Jobs | No Comments »

Connecticut Democrat seeks qualified applicants for Staff Assistant position. Candidates must be professional, highly motivated, and must also have excellent writing and organizational skills. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering phones, sorting mail, greeting visitors, coordinating and training interns, flag requests, tours, and driving the Member. Prior Capitol Hill experience a plus, but not required. Interested individuals can email cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample to CTStaffAssistant@gmail.com

Staff Assistant - Rep. Linda Sanchez (Democrat)

April 15th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Administrative, Hill Jobs | No Comments »

Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez seeks a Staff Assistant with a teamwork attitude and good sense of humor for front office duties. Primary responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting mail and faxes, conducting tours of the Capitol, hiring and supervising interns, and assisting the Member and staff with various projects. Applicants need to be very organized, responsible and able to perform many tasks simultaneously. Verbal Spanish language skills are required. California ties are a plus, but not required. Please e-mail résumé and cover letter to CA39jobs@mail.house.gov
No calls or walk-ins please.

Staff Assistant - Rep. Chris Murphy (Democrat)

April 15th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Administrative, Hill Jobs | No Comments »

Freshman Democrat seeks a motivated, friendly individual to serve as a Staff Assistant in his fast-paced DC office. The Staff Assistant is primarily responsible for front office duties, including answering phones, greeting constituents, handling flag and tour requests, sorting and processing mail, supervising interns and assisting the staff as needed. Applicants must possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Ties to Connecticut are preferred but not mandatory. This is an entry-level position. Please submit cover letter, resume and writing sample to staffassistantct05@gmail.com. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Field Organizer - Maine Democratic Party

April 7th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Campaign Jobs | No Comments »

SALARY: $24,000

Field organizers will be responsible for building infrastructure and volunteer capacity in their regions to meet the goals and objectives of the Maine Democratic Coordinated Campaign (Victory 2008). The job entails executing a field plan to boost the performance of all Democrats on the ballot in his/her geographic area. Each field organizer will be required to meet aggressive voter contact goals through a combined use of phone banks, canvasses and events. He/she will report directly to their respective Regional Field Director. Field organizers will work with County Committees, Town Committees, Precinct and Neighborhood leaders recruited in 2007 and other local activists to build a strong network of grassroots volunteers to implement the ‘08 voter contact program.

Please email a resume and cover letter to Mark Henson at mhenson AT mainedems dot org to apply. Call 207-772-4582 if you have any questions.

Canvass Director - San Diego City Race

April 7th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Campaign Jobs | No Comments »

San Diego City race seeks a well-organized and experienced Canvass
Director to run an ID, Persuasion, and GOTV canvass for the June 3rd
Primary. The Canvass Director is responsible for recruiting, hiring,
training, retaining, and conducting quality control on a group of up
to 12 canvassers. Possibility of job continuing through November
General Election.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Canvass director must walk with the canvassers on a regular basis to
ensure quality and provide in the field training.
• Recruit canvassers to meet goals by posting flyers high schools and
local colleges and other public places. Continuous recruitment is
critical.
• Interview all applicants and hire those most likely to succeed based
on speaking ability, appearance, and judgment.
• Conduct daily training for all canvassers regarding the script,
persuasion, and follow through. Make sure each person can deliver the
script conversationally before letting the go out in the field.
• Work with canvassers individually to make sure they are reading the
whole script and asking the voter to take action at all possible
opportunities.
• Divide up canvass team to send appropriate language speakers to the
correct neighborhoods.
• Assemble all precinct packets and maps before canvass shifts and
scan in data after canvassers have gone home.
• Send detailed daily reports to field director and client of each
day’s canvass.
• Track canvasser performance and follow up with voters they have
spoken with to ensure the quality and accuracy of contacts.
• Track all canvassers’ hours and pay rates and issue payroll every
two weeks.
• Be able to adjust training program to overcome obstacles and make
sure the canvass remains on goal.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 4 years of field or relevant experience on a campaign.
• Has executed successful paid canvasses in the past.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Be dynamic with people and have great training skills
• Must manage time efficiently, have excellent organizational skills,
pay attention to detail and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong oral and written communications ability.
• Ability to work long hours.
• Must have a car and car insurance.
• Must be willing to work sometimes long and irregular hours and to
travel.
• Bilingual Spanish Speaker preferred but not a must
• Familiarity with San Diego geography and politics also a plus

Compensation
$2500 - 3500 monthly
To apply, please email a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three
references to:
fieldstaff@earthlink.net

Press Secretary - Senator Barbara Mikulski

April 7th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Communications, Hill Jobs | No Comments »

Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski seeks a Press Secretary for busy media office. Duties will include, but are not limited to, writing press releases and other media deliverables, editing audio/video segments for distribution and web, staffing events in D.C. and throughout Maryland, pitching and generally supporting the Senator’s press operations. Previous Hill OR outside communications experience a must. Degree in communications or journalism and Maryland ties preferred. Please fax resume, cover letter and two brief writing samples (no more than 5 pages total) to 202-224-3892. E-mail submissions will not be accepted. No phone calls please. Application deadline: April 18, 2008.

Chief of Staff - Rep. Charles Wilson

April 7th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs, Other | No Comments »

Freshman Blue Dog Democrat seeks a chief of staff. The position will serve as the member’s main policy and political advisor and manage office finances and personnel. The CoS will supervise a staff of 17 located in five district offices and Washington, DC. This position requires excellent managerial skills, a comprehensive understanding of Congressional procedures and rules, an ability to delegate with grace and good humor, and the capacity to keep track of and follow-up on a wide variety of tasks. Previous experience as a chief of staff or senior staffer for a member of Congress or a senior aide to a U.S. Senator is required. Applicants must be willing to work long hours and in pressure situations. The member is a conservative Democrat from Appalachian Ohio, so interest and experience in rural issues, financial policy, coal and healthcare is a plus, as are ties to Ohio.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to oh06jobs@mail.house.gov. No calls or emails please.

Legislative Correspondent/Legislative Aide - Rep. Brian Baird

April 7th, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs, Legislative | No Comments »

Congressman Brian Baird seeks a Legislative Correspondent/Legislative Aide. Must have outstanding writing skills, a strong work ethic and good interpersonal skills. Primary responsibilities include drafting and responding to constituent mail as well as attending hearings and meeting with constituent groups. Issue set includes: Defense/Military, Environment, Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Vets. Candidates with Northwest ties strongly preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to: Lisa Austin, Chief of Staff at: BairdResume@mail.house.gov

Legislative Director - Midwest Democrat

April 1st, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs, Legislative | No Comments »

Midwest Democrat looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to serve as Legislative Director focusing on Health Care, Global Health, Mental Health, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, Seniors, and Veterans. Three plus years of Hill experience a requirement; professional degree (MBA, JD, et cetera), appropriations and authorizing committee experience are a plus. In depth knowledge and understanding of legislative process, Midwestern connections, and excellent writing ability is required. Please email cover letter, resume, references, salary requirements, and a brief writing sample to Midwestern.resume@mail.house.gov. No calls, drop-ins, or faxes please.

Writer - Senator Cantwell (Democrat)

April 1st, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Communications, Hill Jobs, Legislative, Other | No Comments »

Pacific Northwest Senator seeks Writer to craft creative and thought-provoking speeches, contributed articles, and other written materials when needed. Successful applicant should have an ability to craft messages that resonate with a variety of audiences, have an ability to explain complex policy issues succinctly, have varied writing styles ranging from poignant to intellectual, and take a creative approach to their writing. We are looking for someone who is excited about taking complex legislative and policy issues and understanding what it means to average Americans by writing in a way that is accessible and compelling as well as paints a picture. Writer will work closely with press staff and legislative staff to write floor statements, talking points, speeches, and articles for submission to national and international news organizations. Candidate must posses an ability to meet tight deadlines, work well under pressure, multi task, and have a sense of humor. Hill experience is not necessary, but candidates should have experience writing for others. Salary commensurate with experience. Please submit cover letter, resume, and three writing samples of different styles (for example: speech, opinion piece, talking points, etc) attention Communications Director at MCjobsDC@gmail.com.

Staff Assistant - Rep. Cardoza (Democrat)

April 1st, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Administrative, Hill Jobs | No Comments »

Moderate Democratic member seeks friendly, highly organized individual to handle front-desk duties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering phones, opening and distributing mail and faxes, supervising interns, greeting visitors and coordinating tour and flag requests for constituents. Candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule including long hours and some late nights. Capitol Hill experience and California ties preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Email cover letter and resume to: Staff.assistant.resumes@mail.house.gov. No calls or walk-ins

Legislative Director - Rep. Perlmutter (Democrat)

April 1st, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Hill Jobs, Legislative | No Comments »

Moderate Freshman Colorado Democrat seeks Legislative Director. General requirements (but not limited to): 3-5 years Hill experience, financial services knowledge needed, experience with personnel management is helpful, must be a team player with a friendly demeanor, knowledge of Colorado a plus but not necessary. Interested parties must send a résumé and cover letter via email only to resumesco07@mail.house.gov by COB Friday, April 4. No phone calls, walk-ins, or faxes please.

Scheduler/Office Maanager - Rep. Engel (Democrat)

March 31st, 2008 by DemWork | Posted in Administrative, Hill Jobs | No Comments »

Senior Democrat seeks organized and disciplined individual to serve as Scheduler and Office Manager in the DC office. Duties include managing Member’s Washington schedule, travel arrangements, personal correspondence along with other duties as assigned. Additionally, this individual will handle office systems administration and the budget. Successful candidates will possess strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, attention to detail, political instinct and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Candidate must be flexible to work irregular hours.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to apply.now@mail.house.gov . No drop ins or phone calls please.