Jordan for Maine: Organizing Director (Chesapeake)

Jordan for Maine: Organizing Director

LOCATION

97 Commercial St. ME

SALARY

7,500-10,000 / Monthly

COMPANY

Jordan for Maine

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply please submit a one page resume to electjordan.com/resumes and list Organizing Director as the role for which you are applying.

APPLICATION LINK

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Jordan Wood for Senate Campaign is hiring an Organizing Director for a large-scale, voter contact program for the 2026 Primary and, if the Democratic nominee, for the 2026 General Election.

This is not an entry level position. The Organizing Director will be responsible for designing, managing, implementing, and executing the field program objectives across the state. The ideal

applicant has campaign or political experience, works well in a fast-paced environment, and

has a commitment to electing Democratic candidates. The Organizing Director will work in

close coordination with the Political Director and the Campaign Manager. This is a full-time salary exempt position based in Bath, Maine. Travel will be required, possession of reliable

transportation is required.

The campaign is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining an organizing plan in order to reach voters across all 16 counties, including field, voter contact, and training programs

• Leading the signature gathering effort to place the candidate on the ballot, including developing a plan to accomplish it, and recruiting the team necessary to succeed.

• Assisting in the hiring and placement of organizing staff throughout the state

• Training and supervising organizing staff throughout the campaign cycle, while implementing clear benchmarks and accountability measures

• Assisting in the locating, opening and operating of field offices across the state

• Work to build local grassroots volunteer teams that will then engage in direct voter contact, volunteer recruitment and retention.

• Analyze data and track progress of field programs

• Preparing weekly reports for the Candidate, Campaign Manager and Political Director

• Building and leveraging key relationships on the ground across the state

• Work to develop strong relationships with local stakeholders and constituency groups, including county party leaders and members, local grassroots organizations and activists, and partner and ally groups.

• Meet or exceed metrics for volunteer recruitment, retention, and voter contact.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Proficient in voter database systems, such as NGP-VAN, and Office Suite

• Previous campaign field management experience required

• An independent thinker, self-motivated, problem solver, and team player, with a commitment to excellence

• Have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, leadership ability

• Reliable transportation required for frequent travel throughout the state

• Excellent speaking, writing, and analytical skills

• Ability to collaborate and participate in complex decision-making processes