Sagadahoc County Democratic Party

POB 115 Bath, ME  04530

The Maine Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign is currently seeking applicants for the following position:

POSITION:            Field Organizer

SALARY:             $24,000 (Includes Health Insurance)

Field organizers will be responsible for building infrastructure and volunteer capacity in their regions to meet the goals and objectives of the Maine Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign (Victory 2008). The job entails executing a field plan to boost the performance of all Democrats on the ballot in his/her geographic area. Each field organizer will be required to meet aggressive voter contact goals through a combined use of phone banks, canvasses and events. He/she will report directly to their respective Regional Field Director. Field organizers will work with County Committees, Town Committees, Precinct and Neighborhood leaders recruited in 2007 and other local activists to build a strong network of grassroots volunteers to implement the '08 voter contact program.

Other parts of the job description may include but are not limited to:

ˇ Work with the party infrastructure (county, local, etc) to build long term capacity

ˇ Reengage and recruit activists to meet voter contact goals

ˇ Train activist to develop a tier of volunteer leadership

ˇ Conduct outreach to and maintain relationships with local allies and partner groups

ˇ Organize events, house parties and community actions in your counties

ˇ Complete weekly activity reports indicating progress towards goals

It is a measurable results driven job in a fast paced and intense but rewarding atmosphere.

Resumes should be sent to Mark Henson via email at mhenson@mainedems.org. Hiring of organizers will occur in three waves between now and the end of June.

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Bath

Bowdoin

Bowdoinham

Georgetown

Phippsburg

Richmond

Topsham

West Bath