Caucus Outreach Organizer

The Nevada State Democratic Party seeks a dynamic, highly motivated individual for the position of Caucus Outreach Organizer. The ideal candidate will have experience organizing in the community or on a campaign. Applicant must be able to form relationships in the community and be able perform in a highly intense work environment. This is a grassroots oriented position; job duties will include:

  • Educating and training people about the caucus process

  • Helping to develop an outreach strategy to engage all communities in the presidential caucus

  • Recruiting temporary caucus chairs for the January 19th 2008 presidential caucus

  • Organizing and providing trainings/public summits, and voter registration drives for constituent communities

  • Representing the Nevada State Democratic Party at local events and meetings to help build community relationships

  • Coordinating volunteers

  • Organizing canvass teams

  • Maintaining and updating volunteer lists

  • Data Entry

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Campaign, state party or political experience

  • Fluent in Spanish

  • Some travel will be required

  • Experience working in a volunteer-dependent organization a plus;

  • Detail-oriented individual with competent writing, communication, office and computer skills;

  • Must be comfortable with multiple tasks and new learning opportunities;

  • Excellent organizational and decision making skills (ability to initiate work and set priorities independently);

  • Experience and competence in Microsoft Office software;

  • Ability to work as a member of a team, retain a positive outlook under pressure;

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality;

  • Commitment to the mission and philosophy of the Nevada State Democratic Party

The Nevada State Democratic Party provides a competitive salary and benefits package including health care, vacation, and sick leave.

For more information or to apply contact the Nevada State Democratic Party at (775) 829-1699 and ask for Brian Hutchinson, Northern Nevada Field Director.  You may also email your cover letter and resume to bhutchinson@nvdems.com.