we're hiring: field organizer position now open

UPDATE: We've hired for this position but anticipate hiring more campaign staff in Spring/Summer 2020 - stay tuned! In the meantime, we'd love for you to join our volunteer team!

We're really excited to be growing our campaign team! Check out this new paid part-time Field Organizer position and please help spread the word:

Title: Field Organizer

Start date: ASAP

Organization: “Jasmine for Buncombe” is the 2020 re-election campaign for County Commissioner Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, running in District 2. Learn more at: http://www.jasmineforbuncombe.org/

Position Description: We are seeking an energetic, motivated part-time Field Organizer (starting at 5 hours/week) who is passionate about connecting with people and is ready to join a campaign team that believes field organizing comes first. This role involves voter contact through phone banking and door knocking, entering data, supporting volunteers, and staying nimble. The ideal candidate is a strategic and creative thinker, goal oriented, and excited about learning and growing. They are also a flexible team player who meets deadlines and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves for the wide range of tasks involved in a campaign. 

In this position you will: 

• Phone bank and canvass to talk to voters.
• Keep accurate data records of voter contact.
• Register eligible people to vote.
• Raise awareness and educate the public about key local issues, such as early childhood education, affordable housing, and responding to the opioid crisis.
• Recruit and train volunteers to meet voter contact goals.
• Attend campaign and community events on behalf of the campaign.

We’re looking for candidates who bring:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Motivation for building meaningful relationships with people from many walks of life.
• Passion for local politics and public service.
• Focused, goal-oriented ability to meet deadlines.
• Comfort with or ready to learn campaign technology including Google Sheets and Votebuilder. 
• Good sense of humor and ability to adapt to a fast paced, changing work environment.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle.
• Previous relevant experiences working with people, meeting deadlines, and being part of a team (e.g. experiences on political campaigns, working in retail or restaurants, canvassing, direct services) are a plus. We’re excited to hear from candidates with a wide array of backgrounds.
• Did we mention good sense of humor? 

Compensation: 
This position will earn $15 per hour and work 5 hours per week (20 hours per month).

Application Process: 
Please send a cover letter explaining why this position compels you and a current resume by email to jasminebeachferrara@gmail.com. Please use “Field Organizer application” as your subject line. 

The "Jasmine for Buncombe" campaign looks forward to hearing from all applicants and strongly encourages women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and members of other minority communities to apply.