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Bay Area Congressional Campaign: Organizer

The candidate is a leading voice for progress in California and a proven champion for our values. As an elected official representing voters in the Bay Area, the candidate has delivered real results on issues like housing, transportation, climate change, LGBTQ+ equality, and criminal justice reform. Now, they are running for Congress to bring their effective, progressive leadership to Washington D.C. Their campaign is building a diverse, passionate, and dedicated team to engage voters across the district and secure victory in 2026.

The Organizer will play a key role in building the grassroots foundation of the campaign. Working under the direction of the Organizing Director, the Organizer will recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers; plan and execute voter contact events; and build relationships within key neighborhoods and communities across San Francisco. The ideal candidate is an energetic, people-oriented campaign professional with a passion for engaging voters, developing volunteers, and winning elections.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and execute voter contact activities including canvassing, phone banking, texting, and relational organizing.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and community leaders.
• Build strong relationships with community members and local organizations.
• Hold regular 1:1 meetings with supporters to identify and develop volunteer leaders.
• Organize and manage events such as volunteer trainings, house parties, and community outreach efforts.
• Track voter contact and volunteer engagement in VAN and other campaign databases.
• Work collaboratively with other organizers and departments (digital, communications, events).
• Personally participate in voter contact activities on a regular basis.
• Report weekly goals and progress to the Organizing Director.

Qualifications include:

• At least one cycle of experience on a political campaign or community organizing effort.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and motivate volunteers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Comfortable using VAN, Mobilize, Google Workspace, and social media platforms.
• Commitment to progressive values and the Democratic Party.
• Familiarity with San Francisco neighborhoods and communities is a plus.
• Fluency in Cantonese, Spanish, or other languages spoken locally is a plus.

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