Field Organizer

Role Overview

The Ontario Liberal Party is looking for a Field Organizer to build our field program up to and through the next provincial election. Working closely with the Manager of Field Operations, you will drive outreach to voters and volunteers through canvassing, events, and association meetings. You will work with the Manager of Field Operations to connect with association presidents to develop their executive teams, connect with donors to raise funds, and recruit volunteers. You will work together with our volunteer team of regional vice presidents to facilitate engagement in the ridings. 

 

Work Location

You will have significant flexibility on work location but must be able to work from the Party office 1-2 days per week and to travel to ridings as directed by the Manager of Field Operations.

 

Responsibilities

  • Organize teams centrally and in the ridings to facilitate engagement with the Party, our members, and voters
  • Support ridings in creating expertise and resources for canvassing, volunteer recruitment, and event planning
  • Organize “Days of Action,” and other outreach events by recruiting and training volunteers to connect with members and voters by phone and at the door
  • Provide training and support for local teams on Liberalist (our custom voter contact CRM tool)
  • Support riding associations in their fundraising efforts by helping them understand their existing donor base, identifying potential donors, and creating outreach plans and events to raise funds
  • Support the Manager of Field Operations on scheduling, organizing, and conducting riding association annual general meetings
  • Assist in the planning and execution of Party events including its annual general meeting, fundraisers, and conferences
  • Assist in the field organization for by-elections

 

Qualifications

  • One or more years of field organizing experience (paid or volunteer) with parties or campaigns
  • Proficient with Liberalist, or some experience and a desire to become an expert
  • Solid understanding of data-driven voter contact strategies
  • Excellent people skills
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple concurrent projects
  • English fluency required; French an asset
  • Driver’s license helpful

 

Reporting

The role reports to the Manager of Field Operations

 

Salary and Benefits

Benefits package including drug, dental, and vision. 

Salary range: $45,000 – $55,000 per year. 

 

How to Apply

Interested applicants should email a resume or LinkedIn link to Mandy Moore at [email protected] with a short note in the body of the email outlining your specific qualifications and interest.