Lake County Democrats: Full Time Organizer

Lake County Democrats:
Full Time Organizer

The Lake County Democrats, in partnership with the Montana Democratic Party, are seeking a Year-Round Organizer to help build and sustain a long-term organizing program to strengthen local leadership, increase voter engagement, and ensure our communities are represented. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to lead organizing efforts in a rural, tribal, and small-town landscape while developing core skills in political strategy, outreach, and leadership.

Lake County includes a significant portion of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and a diverse mix of rural and small-town communities. This role focuses on strengthening local Democratic infrastructure, increasing voter engagement (especially younger and Indigenous voters), and building lasting community relationships.

This role is critical to building long-term Democratic strength in Lake County. The Organizer will help ensure local voices are heard, strengthen civic participation, and build the foundation for future leadership in the community.

The Organizer will support efforts across HD-12/SD-6, HD-13/SD-7, HD-15/SD-8, and HD-91/SD-46, with the goal of improving Democratic performance in 2026 while building a foundation for future cycles.

We are a community-first organization committed to respect, inclusion, and building long-term relationships across Lake County.

Key Focus (2026–2028)

• Build and lead voter contact, volunteer recruitment, precinct organizing, voter turnout efforts across Lake County
• Build a sustainable local volunteer and leadership pipeline
• Expand Democratic infrastructure in all 22 precincts
• Increase voter engagement among younger and Indigenous voters
• Assist Central Committee with key events throughout the year
• Support candidate recruitment and development for future cycles

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and manage a county-wide volunteer network
• Conduct direct voter contact (door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, text outreach)
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, Tribal leaders, and local organizations
• Support candidates in 2026, 2027, and 2028 races
• Plan and execute GOTV efforts
• Build and maintain an active social media program to support organizing, volunteer recruitment, and voter engagement, with consistent weekly content and growth in local audience reach
• Host events, training, and office hours
• Track, analyze, and report on voter contact and volunteer engagement data to inform strategy

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience in political organizing and/or community-based organizing
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and spoken)
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Familiarity with tools like VAN, Mobilize, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Canva, Survey Monkey, Mailchimp, and similar tools
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a geographically large, rural county

Preferred:

• Experience working in rural communities
• Experience working with or in Indigenous communities
• Familiarity with Montana political landscape