Job Title: Field Organizer
Organization: Progressive Future
Location: Alexandria VA
Salary: 23,750
FT Regular
 
Job Description:
Progressive Future is a nonprofit organization that believes that change
starts from the bottom up. Between now and Election Day were hitting the
streets, getting on the phone, going door-to-door and organizing volunteers
to make sure that decision-makers hear from progressive Americans that want
to bring our troops home, ensure health care for all, invest in a stronger
education system and take serious steps to stop global warming. After
Election Day well keep decision-makers feet to the fire until the job is
done.
 
Job Description:
From May to August, you will run a citizen outreach office with one to six
colleagues. You will be responsible for building a locally based political
organization from the ground up by hiring and training a staff of paid
canvassers who will gather data, build membership, recruit volunteers, and
raise funds for Progressive Future.
 
You will be responsible for recruiting, training, managing, and motivating a
staff of 10-60 paid canvassers. You will run ongoing trainings with your
staff, and take responsibility for administering the office.
 
You will canvass two to three times each week to train staff in the field,
identify potential volunteers and raise money.
 
After August, organizers will have the opportunity to work with 15-20
volunteers recruited from the summer campaign to run a neighborhood-based
Get-Out-The-Vote campaign for the fall election.
 
Locations:
Progressive Future is hiring motivated candidates for the following
locations: NH, PA, VA, FL, OH, MI, IA, CO, NV, NM and WI.
 
Salary/Benefits:
First year staff earn an annual salary of $23,750. Benefits include
eligibility to enroll in our group health plan and college loan assistance.
Salary and benefits increase with experience.
 
 
 
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, or just want more information, apply
online at www.progressivefuture.org/jobs or email your resume and cover
letter to Pat at jobs@progressivefuture.org.
Organization Web Site: www.progressivefuture.org
 
Email replies to: jobs@progressivefuture.org