Introduction 

FairVote Minnesota is a leading nonprofit organization in the movement for Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), one of the most significant political reforms in generations. From giving voters more choice to ensuring candidates with majority support to reducing polarization in our politics, RCV is transforming politics in Minnesota and across the country. We are hiring a team of organizers to help us expand RCV in Minnesota. We seek committed, dynamic team members who have experience successfully working with diverse populations. FairVote Minnesota is a nonpartisan public interest organization committed to promoting inclusive voting systems that foster greater choice, competition, participation, and representation. 

All positions are subject to renewed annual funding in 2022 and to the outcome of the 2022 elections in November. The main areas of focus for our work in 2022 include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Legislative Campaign 

• 2022 Candidate Campaign Program Campaign

• Ongoing Statewide Outreach and Education Campaign 

FairVote Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Please email jobs@fairvotemn.org to apply today.

Position: Field Organizer 

Classification: Regular, Full or Part Time

Overview

Field Organizers will report to the Field Manager and be responsible for being the main point of contact between FairVote Minnesota, and volunteers and voters. Organizers will work in targeted senate districts with the goal of helping elect a state house and senate that will support Ranked Choice Voting statewide in the 2023 legislative session. An ideal candidate is someone who can work both independently and with a team, is very responsive, and able to adapt to a fast-paced campaign environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

All duties and responsibilities relate to the areas of work in 2022 as described above. 

• Executing all aspects of the field program and meeting voter contact goals through direct voter contact calls, volunteer recruitment calls, volunteer trainings, and when possible, tabling, door knocks and in-person events.

• Recruiting, training and managing volunteers and volunteer teams for direct voter, supporter and volunteer contacts including: phone calls, data entry, and online events and, when possible, in-person door knocks, tabling, house parties, and other events.

• Building and maintaining positive relationships with volunteers, leaders and supporters in your region through meetings, calls and other contacts.

• Meeting campaign and regional goals for metrics and programs outlined by the Data Director.  

• Reaching out to legislators and constituents in targeted legislative districts through calls, emails, social media and, when possible, in-person events to advance RCV at the legislature and further a positive relationship with FairVote Minnesota and its goals.

• Assisting with grassroots fundraising efforts, including phone calls, mailings, and events. 

• Assisting with coalition building efforts, reaching out to organizations to build and maintain relationships to advance mutual organizational goals.  

• Assuming other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience as an organizer or volunteer on candidate or issue-based campaigns.

• Experience working with campaign volunteers, canvassers and/or phone bankers.

• Commitment to the Ranked Choice Voting movement.

• Knowledge of and interest in Minnesota politics, especially the endorsement and primary process.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with people in writing and in person. 

• A competitive mindset focused on meeting and exceeding goals.

• Ability to maintain a professional and calm demeanor at all times.

• Ability to focus on multiple projects at once.

• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

• Ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

• Access to reliable transportation and a smartphone. OR Must have own transportation and be available to set up and attend work related events.

• Experience in volunteer recruitment and management preferred.

Pay and benefits

• This position is a union organizing position, supervised by FairVote MN’s Director of Data & Research, and represented by the Minnesota Newspaper & Communications Guild, TNG-CWA Local 37002.

• Starting Pay: $43,500/year, pro-rated for part-time employees

• Generous health and dental insurance, PTO and Holidays for full and part-time employees

• FairVote MN will provide 403(b) plan for employees to voluntarily contribute savings utilizing paycheck reductions.