Organizing Director

Iowa Democratic Party is hiring an Organizing Director for its coordinated campaign. The Organizing Director will be responsible for creating and executing a robust statewide voter contact operation through 2026. The Organizing Director will work with the Coordinated Director and other department leads on collaborative campaign initiatives, as well as with outside stakeholders and grassroots groups. The Organizing Director will manage and train organizing staff, serve as a point of contact for contributors, and will assist as needed with operations on the ground.

Status: This position is a full-time, regular position through the end of December 2026. Salary based on experience. The position is based in Des Moines.

• Develop and implement the coordinated campaign’s statewide organizing program, including staff development, volunteer recruitment, and voter contact
• Hire and oversee all Organizing department staff, including Deputy Organizing Directors, Regional Organizing Directors, and Organizers
• Create systems and communication structures that provide clear direction and motivate teams to achieve ambitious volunteer and voter contact goals
• Oversee a training program that boosts staff productivity and develops volunteers’ skills
• Collaborate with Data, Operations, and Voter Access departments

• At least 2+ cycles of organizing experience, with a strong preference for at least 1 cycle of experience in either a Deputy or Director role on a statewide electoral organizing program
• Experience managing staff through multiple layers is required
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven fluency with VAN, Mobilize, and other organizing tools
• Attention to detail, highly-developed organizational skills
• Ability to work within a team to achieve shared goals across departments

Please contact Frances Patano at  orfpatano for any accommodations you need for the application and interview process.

The Iowa Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer, and employs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, family medical status or genetic information, military service, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, height, weight, creed, economic status or disability.

Whether you’re knocking doors, making calls, or organizing events, there’s a place for everyone to contribute. Join a passionate team of volunteers, staff, and activists working together to elect Democrats up and down the ballot and fight for the values we believe in.