Coordinated Campaign Field Organizer Job Description
The Maryland Democratic Party’s Coordinated Campaign is hiring Field Organizers (FOs) for the 2026 general election cycle. Field Organizers are responsible for identifying, training, and managing volunteer teams engaging in direct voter contact in addition to collecting and reporting data on voter engagement. FOs will be responsible for meeting goals and delivering the margin of victory in their region and will directly report to their Regional Organizing Director.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, recruit, train, and supervise volunteers;
- Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly direct voter contact goals are met and exceeded;
- Coordinate and participate in direct voter contact programs to motivate and mobilize voters in key regions including canvassing door to door, phone banking and event attendance;
- Collect and analyze data from direct voter contact efforts with detailed, regular reporting of regional activities and program results;
- Represent the Maryland Democratic Party and the campaign at community events and meetings, as needed;
- Serve as the point of contact for campaigns in your assigned region to ensure coordination;
- Other duties as assigned.
Please note – there are two different types of Field Organizers for the 2026 campaign. During the interview, you will have an opportunity to express a preference for your desired role. We will have traditional Field Organizers and Impact Organizers.
The traditional FOs will focus on the direct voter contact operation. The Impact FOs will focus on non-traditional voter engagement, event engagement, and digital engagement such as texting (although not specifically social media).
Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully relate to voters and volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds;
- Must be able to work independently and in team settings;
- Must be able to work long and irregular hours as needed including weekends;
- Creative thinking and a “can-do” attitude for problem-solving;
- Previous community ties to your assigned region preferred;
- Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, reliable access to a car, and a laptop;
- Previous experience in electoral or issue campaigns in organizing is a bonus;
- Ability to lift/carry boxes of literature and campaign materials, including up and down stairs
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: This position is non-exempt, at a rate of $3,500-$4,000 per month with benefits, commensurate with experience. This position is at-will employment.
Start Date: This position’s start date is July 15, 2026. This position is located throughout Maryland pending assigned region (goal will be to provide assignments based on candidates connections to the regional community). Initial in-person trainings may be based in Annapolis, MD.
How to Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please email [email protected] using the subject line “Field Organizer Application” the following information:
- Resume
- Two professional references
- (optional) Any other information you think would be helpful to your candidacy
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be subject to change based on campaign needs and priorities.
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