Field Organizer

About

The Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI) is hiring passionate and committed Field Organizers for the 2026 Coordinated Campaign. This is a historic election cycle, with the Governorship, U.S. Senate, and 17 Congressional seats at stake, along with the State Senate, State House, and critical county and local-level races across the state. DPI is building a first-of-its-kind coordinated effort to meet this challenge and win competitive races up and down the ballot.

Field Organizers are the local representatives of our campaign, leading and implementing our organizing efforts in communities across Illinois. This is a full-time, in-person position located in Illinois, with offices across the state. Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently lead the recruitment, training, and management of diverse teams of volunteers and fellows to execute direct voter contact
• Plan, coordinate and lead volunteer events, including door-to-door canvasses, phone banks, community meetings, and candidate engagements
• Develop, train, and escalate volunteer leaders to execute the statewide Get Out the Vote operation
• Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, partners, and community members to advance field objectives
• Participate in direct voter contact activities to supplement volunteer capacity, including knocking on doors, calling, and texting

Required Qualifications

• A passion for electing Democrats and engaging community members
• Strong ability to independently manage workload and prioritize projects to meet established deadlines
• Demonstrated capacity to synthesize, track, and report data
• Proven commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture
• Must have a cell phone, reliable laptop, valid driver’s license, and vehicle. Driver’s license and vehicle are negotiable for Chicago applicants.

The salary for this position is $5,000 per month. The position concludes on November 15, 2026, with the opportunity for continued growth after the election cycle. This role requires working long and irregular campaign hours during peak times, including nights and weekends. The position includes a full benefits package, with health, vision, and dental insurance. Additional benefits include PTO, paid parental leave, and paid sick leave.

Health, vision, dental, optional Roth IRA program