Organizing Director

Organizing Director North Shore Strategies – Chicago / Evanston / Skokie, IL Compensation :

• $5,000 - $6,000 per month, commensurate with experience Classification : Exempt Start Date / End Date : 10 / 02 / 2025 - 03 / 18 / 2026 Reports To : Lead Account Manager About the Role North Shore Strategies is a dedicated and experienced Organizing Director  to lead field organizing efforts across Northern Chicago, Evanston, and Skokie, IL.
• The ideal candidates are detail-oriented, results-driven professionals with strong backgrounds in field operations, team management, and community engagement.
• This role requires excellent organizational skills, effective communication, and a commitment to advancing Democratic values.
• Primary Responsibilities Recruit, train, and supervise a team of canvassers or organizers to meet campaign objectives.
• Develop and implement field strategies to maximize voter contact, persuasion, and petition signature collection.
• Oversee daily field operations, including scheduling shifts, assigning turf, and monitoring progress.
• Manage all aspects of the petitioning process, including training staff on legal requirements, quality control, and signature verification.
• Conduct field visits and provide hands-on support to ensure staff are meeting performance expectations.
• Track daily metrics and maintain accurate data using campaign reporting tools.
• Communicate regularly with the Lead Account Manager to report on progress and refine strategy.
• Troubleshoot logistical and personnel challenges to maintain momentum in the field.
• Ensure staff professionalism, messaging discipline, and adherence to campaign guidelines.
• Foster a positive team culture that prioritizes accountability, equity, and shared goals.
• Qualifications A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
• One to two years of experience in field organizing or campaign management.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing staff or volunteers in a campaign setting.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple moving parts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with voter contact tools (e.g., VAN, MiniVAN, Reach) and field reporting best practices.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and make data-informed decisions.
• Problem-solving skills and flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced campaign environment.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends based on campaign needs.
• About North Shore Strategies North Shore Strategies is a New York-based political consulting firm with a national presence, offering comprehensive campaign strategies, digital media production, targeted canvassing, and direct mail campaigns.
• We collaborate with political campaigns, labor unions, and advocacy causes, supporting clients from local city council races to state legislative, congressional, and large statewide campaigns.
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