Job Description
Organizer
North Shore Strategies - NYC, Westchester
Compensation: $5,000 per month
Classification: Exempt
Start Date / End Date: 05/01/2026 - 6/23/2026
Reports To: Organizing Director
North Shore Strategies is seeking dedicated and experienced Organizers to lead field organizing efforts across NYC and Westchester. The ideal candidates are detail-oriented, results-driven professionals with strong backgrounds in field operations, team management, and community engagement. This role requires excellent organizational skills, effective communication, and a commitment to advancing Democratic values.
About the Role
As an Organizer, you will be responsible for recruiting, training, and managing canvassing staff to meet campaign goals while overseeing daily field operations. You will monitor progress, troubleshoot challenges, and collaborate closely with the Organizing Director to adapt strategies and hit benchmarks. This position is critical to ensuring a high-performing ground game that engages voters and builds campaign momentum.
Primary Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, and supervise a team of canvassers or organizers to meet campaign objectives.
- Develop and implement field strategies to maximize voter contact and persuasion.
- Oversee daily field operations, including scheduling shifts, assigning turf, and monitoring progress.
- Conduct field visits and provide hands-on support to ensure staff are meeting performance expectations.
- Track daily metrics and maintain accurate data using campaign reporting tools.
- Communicate regularly with the Organizing Director to report on progress and refine strategy.
- Troubleshoot logistical and personnel challenges to maintain momentum in the field.
- Ensure staff professionalism, messaging discipline, and adherence to campaign guidelines.
- Foster a positive team culture that prioritizes accountability, equity, and shared goals.
Qualifications
- One to two years of experience in field organizing or campaign management.
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing staff or volunteers in a campaign setting.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple moving parts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with voter contact tools (e.g., VAN, MiniVAN, Reach) and field reporting best practices.
- Ability to analyze performance metrics and make data-informed decisions.
- Problem-solving skills and flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced campaign environment.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends based on campaign needs.
About North Shore Strategies
North Shore Strategies is a New York-based political consulting firm with a national presence, offering comprehensive campaign strategies, digital media production, targeted canvassing, and direct mail campaigns. We collaborate with political campaigns, labor unions, and advocacy causes, supporting clients from local city council races to state legislative, congressional, and large statewide campaigns. Learn more at nsstrategy.com.Disclaimer:
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Job Tags
Local area, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift