What are the responsibilities and job description for the Organizing Summer Fellow position at NHDP?
Organize NH, the 2022 New Hampshire Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign, is seeking Paid Summer Fellows to help ensure Democratic victories across the state in 2022. New Hampshire is a critical state in 2022 at all levels of the ballot - join us to reelect U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas, and regain the governorship and state legislative majorities in next year’s elections.
This position reports to a Regional Organizing Director and is based in New Hampshire. The program will run approximately from May 15 to August 15 with flexibility for a student’s academic calendar. Paid fellows are expected to work 20 hours per week.
Your role’s responsibilities will include:
- Work closely with field organizers to plan and host in-person events, both on college campuses and in the community.
- Participate in fellowship seminars and other professional development opportunities to increase campaign skills.
- Engage in voter contact activities, including door-to-door canvassing, high traffic canvassing/tabling, and phone banking.
- Recruit, manage, and train volunteers to participate in direct voter contact.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
We encourage you to apply if you’ve got a combination of the following:
- Previous campaign experience is not required.
- Able to work 20 hours per week during the summer.
- Strong knowledge of Google Docs, basic computer literacy, and access to a reliable laptop.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to work within a team.
- Positive attitude.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Commitment to electing New Hampshire Democrats up and down the ballot.
How to Apply:
We will ask you to provide a resume, two references, and a short paragraph explaining why you are applying for this position and how your skills meet the description above. No calls, please.
Applications improperly submitted will not be accepted. Positions will be open until filled. This is a non-exempt hourly position paid at $15 per hour. Paid fellows are expected to work 20 hours per week.
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