Ruth Fortune for Congress: Field Organizer

Ruth Fortune for Congress:
Field Organizer

The Ruth Fortune for Congress campaign is seeking a full-time Lead Field Organizer (Volunteer & Training Focus) to join its team in Connecticut. This role is centered on building, training, and managing a high-performing volunteer program that powers our field operation across the First Congressional District.

The Lead Field Organizer will be responsible for recruiting volunteers, developing leadership pipelines, and ensuring volunteers are equipped with the tools, training, and support needed to effectively engage voters and represent the campaign in their communities.

Ruth is an attorney, a mother, a wife, and a daughter who began her journey in the U.S. as an undocumented child. She is running for Congress to fight for Connecticut families' right to an economy that works for everyone, quality public education that prepares our children for success, and a democracy that respects our constitutional rights.

Ruth has persevered in the face of adversity, and her journey is an American success story. Ruth has the tenacity and grit to stand up to the Trump Administration's ploys to terrorize us while also fighting for a Connecticut where more American success stories continue to be written.

The ideal candidate is curious, hard-working, and committed to fighting for Connecticut families and our democracy.

Title:

Lead Field Organizer (Volunteer Management and Training)

Location:

Connecticut's 1st Congressional District

Hours:

Full-time, including willingness to work nights and weekends.

Pay: $1,000 per week

Benefits:
Supporter housing is available for the right candidate.

Volunteer Recruitment & Growth

• Develop and execute a comprehensive volunteer recruitment strategy
• Build and maintain a diverse and engaged volunteer base
• Conduct outreach to identify and recruit new volunteers across the district

Volunteer Management & Leadership Development

• Build, manage, and grow teams of volunteers and volunteer leaders
• Identify, train, and elevate volunteer captains and team leads
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and mission-driven team culture
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to volunteers

Training & Program Development

• Design and lead volunteer trainings for canvassing, phone banking, and texting
• Ensure volunteers are confident, prepared, and aligned with campaign messaging
• Create systems and materials that make it easy for volunteers to succeed

Field Operations

• Organize and oversee signature and petition drive
• Ensure volunteer shifts are fully staffed and running efficiently
• Track participation, performance, and voter contact metrics

Community Engagement

• Represent the campaign at community events and volunteer recruitment opportunities
• Build relationships that strengthen grassroots engagement across the district

Data & Coordination

• Manage and utilize Vote Builder to track volunteer activity and voter contact
• Collaborate with campaign leadership to set goals and evaluate progress
• Maintain organized records of volunteer engagement and follow-up

Candidate Support

• Staff the candidate at events as needed
• Capture notes, track follow-ups, and help strengthen volunteer connections

• Strong interest in volunteer management, training, and grassroots organizing
• Previous campaign or organizing experience preferred
• Experience with Vote Builder (VAN) strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to motivate, train, and lead diverse teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
• Must have access to a cell phone and reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel throughout the district