The U.S. has big problems, and we want to make sure those problems get addressed in November. This country is too reliant on oil companies, student debt is crippling an entire generation, and big donors have way too much power in elections. This is your opportunity to stand up and fight for these issues. That’s why we aren’t sitting on the sidelines this election season. We’re taking action. And you should join us. Apply here: http://workforprogress.org/job-board/?entry=105
Our leadership is made up of a team of change-makers who have decades of experience running grassroots campaigns. Since 2008, Work for Progress has knocked on over 3 million doors in support of candidates such as President Obama, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and Senator Tim Kaine. Our past election work includes:
- Turning out thousands of voters who provided the difference in close races. In 2012, we partnered with Environment California to knock on more than 40,000 doors to help Representative Ami Bera defeat incumbent Tea Partier Dan Lungren by fewer than 10,000 votes in California’s 7th
- Going where the fight is. In 2012, Work For Progress knocked on thousands of doors in North Dakota’s hotly contested Senate election on behalf of North Dakota Fair Share. Our work turned out critical voters who helped elect Democrat Heidi Keitkamp by 2,936 votes.
- Knocking on over 950,000 doors in 2014 in Colorado as part of Colorado Fair Share’s plans to support of Senator Mark Udall.
We have a long history of making a difference and intend to do that again this fall.
Work for Progress is an incredible opportunity for both experienced and brand new organizers who want to gain skills in political activism and organizing. Along with our training program, we work to place our Canvass Directors with organizations working for change after Election Day.
We know that a strategic field campaign can inspire thousands of people who were not planning to vote to get to the polls and vote, which can provide the margin of victory. So, for the 2016 election, we will run field campaigns to elect candidates who want to make a difference on issues like global warming and getting big money out of politics.
We will launch field offices across the country to make a difference in the 2016 elections. These offices will be in critical states like New Hampshire, Virginia, Florida, or Colorado. We are looking for Canvass Directors to manage these Campaign Offices.
Qualifications
Work For Progress is looking for Director candidates with all levels of experience (including entry level). We will provide you with classroom and ongoing training so that you will know everything you need to know to do the job, from how to run a staff recruitment campaign to how to manage and develop leaders in your office to how to work with advanced mapping and canvassing technology.
That said, while we are ready to train you, we are looking for people who are ready to take on a major challenge. You should be ready to:
- Go where the fight is. We are looking for people who are flexible geographically and ready to move to work in one of our election offices. This is a big campaign with lots of moving parts so again, flexibility is key.
- Work hard. It’s a campaign, so it will be something you throw yourself into. We have a short window of time and a lot at stake. We pride ourselves on doing what it takes to run a successful campaign. So, you should be prepared to work around 70 hours/week.
Feel free to check out this video to see more about the job!