Democracy for America Hiring Public Option Iowa Field Organizer

DemocracyforAmericia.com 

Democracy
for America is seeking state level Public Option Field Organizers for
an intense three month pressure campaign to pass the public option as
part of healthcare reform.

Public Option Field Organizers will
be responsible for organizing and leveraging the power of Democracy for
America members and other pro-public option advocates, to publicly and
privately pressure state Congressional Delegations with specific
emphasis on US Senators.

This will be an intense on-the-ground
field organizing effort to pass the Public Option. Field Organizers
will be responsible for traditional organizing tactics such as
volunteer recruitment, member communication, phone-banking,
letters-to-the-editor and also implementing innovative and creative
organizing tactics.

The ability to “hit the ground running,”
solid traditional organizing capabilities, firm knowledge of in-state
politics and other political groups, and an intense desire to help pass
the Public Option as part of healthcare reform are a must for
interested candidates.

You:

• Are ready for an intense three months of grassroots field organizing
• Have the ability to leverage and traditionally organize pro-Public Option advocates from member-based organizations
• Understand the nuances of local politics
• Can speak well to groups and can train activists and volunteers
• Can immediately “hit-the-ground-running”
• Work with coalition partners
• Are a resourceful problem-solver and will not let obstacles slow you down
• Have the ability and flexibility to work long and irregular hours and travel in-state extensively
• Will be a part of Democracy for America’s field team and report to the Field Director

Democracy for America is seeking applicants from: Montana, Iowa, Maine, North Dakota, Florida, Oregon, Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Georgia, and Arkansas.

These positions will be filled immediately and on a rolling basis. Apply immediately at:
www.DemocracyForAmerica.com/PublicOptionApply

Compensation
will be $2,000 – $2,500 per month, plus healthcare. A cell phone,
travel allowances and reimbursements will also be included. The
positions are scheduled to end no earlier than December 1.

Contact DFA Field Director Adam Quinn at field@democracyforamerica.com or 802-651-3200 with
any questions.