Election Organizer

Position: Election Organizer
Department: Movement Building
Supervisor: Field and Organizing Manager
Hourly Rate: $25/hour
Position & Status: Temporary, seasonal contract role
Allowances: Transportation Stipends
Training: Tuesday, October 13, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Term of employment: October 13, 2026 - November 3, 2026
Hours: 10 - 12 hours per week; evenings and weekends
Location: Field training will take place at the Imagine Black office in Old Town Portland. Field canvassing efforts will primarily occur in Multnomah County, OR, with the possibility of extended hours in neighboring counties.

• Door to Door Canvassing:
  • Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, potentially several hours at a time during varying weather conditions
  • Ability to walk on varied terrain, including sidewalks, stairs, grass, gravel, and uneven surfaces
  • Ability to move between multiple locations throughout a canvassing shift
  • Ability to carry a small amount of materials, such as flyers, clipboards, or a backpack, generally up to 10-15 pounds
• Virtual Phone Banking:
  • Ability to sit or remain stationary for extended periods, with flexibility to take breaks as needed
  • Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and phone throughout the shift
  • Ability to read information on a computer screen and enter data accurately
  • Ability to speak clearly and listen actively during phone conversations
• If you have any concerns about meeting these requirements or need an accommodation to perform the role, please reach out to us so we can discuss how we can support you.

The overall schedule will look like one in-person canvass a week, one virtual phone bank a week, and a 1:1 check-in with staff before each phone banking shift. See calendar below for more details on shift times and dates.

At Imagine Black, we promote participatory democracy by supporting people's right to vote, have a voice in decisions that affect their lives, and shape the future of their communities. Imagine Black envisions a world where Black people and communities have the rights, resources, and opportunities to thrive, build power, and create the futures they want to see.

At Imagine Black, we have strengthened our commitment to a Black Queer Feminist (BQF) theory and practice. BQF provides a more holistic understanding of our conditions and connectedness as Black people. As a result, we understand that liberation for all Black people can only be realized by lifting up the voices and experiences and prioritizing the issues of historically silenced and vulnerable groups within Black communities - specifically, queer, trans and gender non-conforming (GNC), femme, poor, disabled, working and undocumented people (adapted from BYP
100).

Imagine Black is a 501(c)(4) multi-issue grassroots organization in partnership with our sibling 501(c)(3) organization, Imagine Black Futures.

More information about Imagine Black can be found .

Please note:

We care more about your ability to get the job done than whether you have formal or informal experience. We encourage you to submit your application if this job excites you!

Imagine Black is launching a field program for the November 3, 2026 general election. Our Election Organizers will connect with Multnomah County voters, help them make a plan to vote, and build the kind of relationships that grow Black political power long after Election Day. This is a temporary, seasonal contract role (October 13th, 2026-November 3rd, 2026) focused on engaging voters, listening for the issues that matter most to them, and working as a team to reach our contact goals

We are seeking committed, contract temporary Election Organizers (you'll join an awesome team of 10+ other organizers) who will lead direct voter outreach and contact efforts for the November 2026 Election. With goals to increase voter turnout and support endorsed candidates, our Election Organizers will be instrumental in helping reach thousands of voters across Multnomah County, Oregon, to turn out the vote through virtual phone calls and in-person door canvassing.

Election Organizers will be in charge of reaching out to voters to assist in making vote plans while gauging support in coordination with progressive candidates endorsed by Imagine Black. You'll learn about electoral organizing, phone banking, and door-to-door canvassing all while making a huge impact!

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