Current Job Openings

Deputy Field Director

The Iowa Democratic Party is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Field Director. The Deputy Field Director’s job description will include the following staff functions:

• Assist the Field Director with the planning and execution of the Victory 2010 Coordinated Campaign plan
• Assist in hiring and placing field staff throughout the state
• Assist in training field staff throughout the campaign cycle
• Implement field, voter contact, outreach and training programs as directed by field director
• Assist with facilitation of canvass program
• Day to day management of field staff
• Assist in data analysis
• Assist with State Central Committee and party building activities

Application Requirements

• Previous organizing experience with a campaign, state party or non-profit organization is required
• Previous campaign staff management and training skills required
• Must possess strong analytical skills
• Must be a motivated self-starter
• Experience working with web-based voter files required
• Extensive travel across the state is required
• Reliable transportation is required

The Iowa Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The Iowa Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to Dena Gleason, Iowa Democratic Party Field Director. Resumes must be received by COB Monday, March 15.

Regional Field Director

The Iowa Democratic Party is accepting applications for the position of Regional Field Director with a start date of March 1, 2010. The Regional Field Director job description will include the following staff functions:

• Coordinating election activities with candidates, legislative staff, political committees, unions and field organizers within a specified region of Iowa
• Performing outreach to activists and constituency groups
• Implementing an aggressive internship program
• Recruiting and training county coordinators
• Managing, training and motivating field staff of 5-10 people to achieve daily and weekly goals.
• Building for and staffing political events
• Preparing regular field and canvass reports for the Field Director and Deputy Field Director
• Implementing the Coordinated Campaign and GOTV plans in assigned region of the state
• Training field staff to recruit and train precinct captains and volunteers
• Serving as the primary contact for all county chairs in assigned region

Application Requirements

• Previous organizing and canvass experience with a campaign, state party, membership organization, or non-profit is required
• Previous campaign staff management and training skills desirable
• Must be a motivated self-starter
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required
• Computer skills required
• Extensive travel across Iowa is required
• Reliable transportation required

The Iowa Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to
supporters and constituents. The Iowa Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please email your resume to Dena Gleason, Iowa Democratic Party Field
Director, at dgleason@iowademocrats.org. Deadline for submission is February 10, 2010.

Internship

The Iowa Democratic Party is currently accepting applications for internships. Opportunities are available in a variety of fields such as communications, finance, field, and IT. All internships are UNPAID to allow for the availability of classroom credit in some institutions. All interested parties should email two professional resumes to IDP Executive Director Norm Sterzenbach.