Civic Voice Partners is hiring Field Organizers to mobilize voters in several competitive Kentucky State House Districts. Organizers will work with their respective candidates from September through Election Day, Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.
Interested applicants are encourage to apply by no later than Sunday, September 15th (11:59 PM ET).
General Expectations of Organizers
- Commitment to our mission: to help others discover and amplify their civic voice through voting and civic engagement. We believe that by having intentional, honest and relevant dialogue we can bring communities closer to reaching their full potential. We build people up, we uplift their struggles, we value their time, their talent, and their treasure.
- Commitment to working with and for teams of diverse individuals, and to reducing disparities in whose voice is heard in the electoral space.
- Commitment to understand and actively oppose racism and promote equity.
- A strong sense of humor.
Organizer Responsibilities
- Canvass using the tools provided by the campaign, and observe, record, and report detailed feedback and data from your interactions.
- Actively engage in-person with the community through canvassing interactions and conversation.
- Engage virtually with the community through both virtual meetings as well as relevant social media platforms utilized by the campaign, including amplifying and sharing campaign content and opportunities.
- Canvassers should be excited to connect with a variety of voters across the community.
- Be an active thought partner in the team to test and improve tactics and strategies.
Organizing Fellow Requirements
- You must live in either Jefferson or Oldham County, KY (or the Greater Louisville Area)
- Commit to either 10 hours OR 20 hours of organizing per week
- You must be able to use Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, etc.) and willing to learn team management software (Monday.com)
- You must be willing to utilize social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, Threads, etc.) to connect and engage with the community.
- You must be open to constructive feedback and willing to adapt and change as we learn and grow, updating scripts and operational processes over time.
- You need excitement about trying new things and learning from both successes and failures!
Preferred Experience (But not required)
- Experience with voter contact data and management systems (VAN, TargetSmart, Grassroots Unwired, or any similar tools)
- Experience or familiarity with Louisville and/or Kentucky political landscapes and community issues
Compensation
- Compensation for this position starts at $15/hr for either 10 or 20 hours per week. This is a part-time position, no healthcare or other benefits will be included.
How to Apply
Applicants should email jobs@civicvoicepartners.com with a resume if they are interested.