Tuesday 12 June 2012

(Career Progress) Fwd: [jobsthatareLEFT] JOBS: Regional Field Directors & Field Organizers (OFA-VA), Finance Asst (DC) & Field Data Coordinator (DC)


    Theresa Becchi <TBecchi@ofava.com> Jun 11 03:28PM -0700  

    OFA, Virginia is hiring Regional Field Directors! Regional Field
    Directors (RFDs) are the face of Organizing for America in communities
    across Virginia, working to advance President Obama's and the
    Democrats' agenda and grow the grassroots movement for electoral
    success in 2012.
     
    Responsibilities
    The primary responsibility of an RFD is to manage Field Organizers
    (FOs) who recruit, manage, and train volunteers. RFD responsibilities
    include but are not limited to developing regional organizing plans
    that reflect the needs and realities of their communities; hiring and
    training FOs; coaching FOs to develop neighborhood teams; coordinating
    field management and ensuring data integrity; facilitating and
    evaluating region-wide events; orchestrating earned media
    opportunities; grow their digital presence by meeting pre-determined
    metrics; and building relationships with local political and community
    leaders. RFDs report directly to their Deputy Field Director.
     
    RFDs build and grow neighborhood teams of volunteers who conduct the
    campaign's voter contact in line with their regional organizing plan.
    They identify and train team leadership and support them to hold phone
    banks, canvasses, house parties and other activities to increase
    support for President Obama. They hold volunteers accountable to
    goals set in the field plan and are responsible for ensuring data
    integrity. They facilitate and evaluate region-wide events;
    orchestrate earned media opportunities; grow their digital presence by
    meeting pre-determined metrics; and build relationship with local
    political and community leaders in Virginia. RFDs report directly to
    their Deputy Field Director and work with other State Leadership.
     
    Requirements
    • Experience managing and coaching multiple staff
    • Skilled in team-based, volunteer-led organizing
    • Comfortable with managing from metrics and has an understanding of
    field data
    • Familiarity with campaign technology platforms
    • Attention to detail and strategic viewpoints
    • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
     
    To apply for this position please e-mail: fieldjobs@ofava.com and
    include:
    • Your resume as an attachment (PDF preferred.) Please ensure that
    your address is on your resume.
     
    Organizing for America - Virginia is a project of the Democratic Party
    of Virginia. Should an applicant be hired for the RFD position, they
    would be an employee of the Democratic Party of Virginia
     
    Organizing for America - Virginia 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. Organizing
    for America - Virginia is an equal opportunity employer and it is
    Organizing for America - Virginia's policy to recruit, hire, train,
    promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to
    sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic
    status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnic
    identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.
    Organizing for America - Virginia will not tolerate any unlawful
    discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
    Theresa Becchi <TBecchi@ofava.com> Jun 11 09:20AM -0700  

    OFA, Virginia is hiring Field Organizers! Field Organizers (FOs) are
    the face of Organizing for America in communities across Virginia,
    working to advance President Obama's and the Democrats' agenda and
    grow the grassroots movement for electoral success in 2012.
     
    Responsibilities
    The primary responsibility of an FO is to recruit, manage, and train
    volunteers to organize their communities and neighborhoods into teams
    that register, persuade, and motivate voters through making phone
    calls, registering voters and canvassing. Their responsibilities
    include but are not limited to developing a plan to organize their
    turf based on its unique characteristics; identifying and cultivating
    volunteer team leaders; planning and executing events and trainings;
    building relationships with community leaders; and ensuring data
    integrity. FOs report directly to their Regional Field Director.
     
    Requirements
    • Organizing mindset and can-do attitude
    • Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and creatively
    problem-solve
    • Strong interpersonal skills and team player
    • Attention to detail
     
    To apply for this position please e-mail: fieldjobs@ofava.com and
    include:
    • Your resume as an attachment (PDF preferred). Please ensure that
    your address is on your resume.
     
    Organizing for America - Virginia is a project of the Democratic Party
    of Virginia. Should an applicant be hired for the FO position, they
    would be an employee of the Democratic Party of Virginia
     
    Organizing for America - Virginia 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. Organizing
    for America - Virginia is an equal opportunity employer and it is
    Organizing for America - Virginia's policy to recruit, hire, train,
    promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to
    sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic
    status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnic
    identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.
    Organizing for America - Virginia will not tolerate any unlawful
    discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

     

    David Mastrangelo <david.mastrangelo@gmail.com> Jun 11 11:28AM -0400  

    A small Democratic fundraising firm is seeking a Finance Assistant.
    Eckert & Associates represents both incumbent Members of Congress and
    Congressional candidates. Eckert & Associates is a small and
    personalized firm where you will have the opportunity to work with
    Members of Congress and candidates to assist them in their fundraising
    efforts. You will work closely with the principal and the finance
    manager of this small firm to aid them in their efforts.
     
    Finance Assistant Position will include but not limited to:
    •NGP (Database) Maintenance
    •Donor Research
    •Call Time Management
    •Compliance
    •Event Planning
     
    Candidates should have the following strengths/qualifications:
    •Organized & Detail Oriented
    •Motivated Self Starter
    •Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment
    •Capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines
    •Strong Computer skills – specifically Microsoft Excel
    •Knowledge of NGP is a plus
    •Prior campaign experience is a plus
     
    To Apply please contact Amy Eckert at aeckert@eckertassoc.com

     

    Taylor <taylor.terry@gmail.com> Jun 11 07:50AM -0700  

    *America Votes National Field Program Data Coordinator*
    Organization Overview
     
    America Votes works across the country with over 300 state and national
    partner organizations to advance progressive policies, expand access to the
    ballot, coordinate issue advocacy and election campaigns, and protect every
    American's right to vote. America Votes has built a permanent advocacy and
    campaign infrastructure that provides coordination, data and targeting
    services to progressive organizations. Groups that are part of America
    Votes work on a broad range of issues including environmental protection,
    education, human and civil rights, women's rights, choice and labor. America
    Votes' strong progressive infrastructure will support our coalition
    partners' advocacy efforts and voter outreach.
     
    For more information about America Votes visit our website at
    www.americavotes.org.
     
    *Position Description*
     
    America Votes is seeking an experienced political data and technology
    specialist to oversee the data aspects of coordinated field programs by
    AV's partner organizations. The ideal candidate will have at least two
    cycles of experience helping progressive campaigns and/or organizations
    deploy and manage VAN and other political data tools, with a strong record
    of both high-quality work and resourcefulness in solving problems.
     
    **
     
    *Responsibilities*
     
    - Work with AV and partner staff to evaluate data needs and implement
    program structures for coordinated field program in various districts
    nationwide.
    - Collaborate with AV state data staff to document best practices for
    field program management in VAN and assure their consistent application in
    partner field program.
    - Establish metrics, timeline, and media for field program reporting
    that provide accountability and actionable insights.
    - Manage special projects concerning targeting, tactical effectiveness,
    and political impact of programs.
     

     
    *Qualifications***
     
    · Candidates should have an understanding of common direct voter
    contact programs and strategies.
     
    · Strong VAN skills are required; familiarity with other online
    electoral/advocacy tools and constituent relationship management tools is a
    plus.
     
    · In-depth knowledge of voter files and how they are used in the
    field is crucial; experience with Catalist data a plus.
     
    · Strong Excel skills required; SQL skills will be required as well,
    but could be learned on the job by the right candidate.
     
    · Candidates should have a diplomatic, professional approach to
    problem solving while working independently or on a team.
     
    · Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and
    prioritize work effectively.
     
    · *Must be a self-starter willing to work long irregular
    'campaign-style' hours and to travel as needed, especially during campaign
    season. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of persistence
    and resourcefulness in solving technical and data problems.*
     
    · Other useful but not required skills include knowledge of GIS and
    mapping, experience with Unix computing environments, knowledge of data
    manipulation via scripting languages, and experience with advanced
    visualizations in Excel, R, and other platforms.**
     

     
    *Compensation*
     
    Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental,
    and vision.
     
    *To Apply*
     
    To apply, please email your resume, salary requirements, and references to
    tterry@americavotes.org. *
     
    *
     
    *America Votes is an equal opportunity employer.*

     

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