Organizing Director

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Location: Anchorage or Fairbanks, Alaska

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary: Commensurate with experience, 80-100K

Benefits: Dental, Vision & Health Insurance, Vacation, Relocation stipend (if applicable)

The Alaska Democratic Party is hiring an Organizing Director who will build a year-round volunteer program statewide that will lay the groundwork for the Alaska Democrats 2026 Coordinated Campaign, and will oversee all volunteer efforts in collaboration with a Coordinated Campaign Director and Party leadership. This is a year-round position, intended to be permanent and remain on board after 2026. Outstanding candidates will be considered for promotion to the Coordinated Campaign Director role.

The path to Democratic majorities in the nation’s capitol runs through Alaska: we have incredible flip opportunities for both the US Senate and US Congress, plus an open Governor’s race and a suite of legislative races statewide that will be key to maintaining and growing the Democratic members of the bipartisan majority coalitions.

Email a resume and cover letter to jobs. Please include “Organizing Director” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified individuals will be contacted for interviews.

• Design and implement a data-driven volunteer engagement program that activates and motivates Democratic volunteers – including but not limited to training, community events, and collaboration with partners
• Lead the field program, including managing the budget and hiring and managing field organizers for the Coordinated Campaign
• Analyze incoming data and track progress of all field efforts
• Coordinate and communicate well with field directors of statewide campaigns, caucus programs, and external allied partners
• Building and leveraging key relationships on the ground across the state

• Two-plus years of campaign experience, one in a leadership position
• Experience managing staff and/or volunteers
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Experience using a voter file (VAN preferred)
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced but fulfilling environment, which includes evening and weekend hours
• Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel as necessary
• Must be a motivated, strategic, positive problem-solver, and self-starter with a proven ability to motivate others

• Experience working in Alaska communities, or in rural communities

The Alaska Democratic Party is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. The Alaska Democratic Party is dedicated to achieving equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, or disability.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Other

Industries:
Political Organizations