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Democratic Party of Illinois: Regional Organizing Director

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Democratic Party of Illinois: Regional Organizing Director LOCATION IL

SALARY $6000 / Monthly

COMPANY Democratic Party of Illinois

DEPARTMENT Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE Campaign

CONTACT careers@ildems.com

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Interested candidates should apply here: https://forms.gle/2mVwKo2m8yfMj1Aj8. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

APPLICATION LINK https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1VcN1d2i1-YyZaenxhgIlYzrN-QgK5SBfcFwBqcnkSfZxpA/viewform?usp=dialog

JOB DESCRIPTION About

The Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI) is hiring passionate and hardworking Regional Organizing Directors 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.

Regional Organizing Directors are our lead managers in key regions across the state, supervising teams of Field Organizers, managing important political relationships, and directing our regional organizing strategy and implementation. 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 recruit, train, and manage a diverse team of Field Organizers, coaching them on volunteer recruitment and direct voter contact, including canvassing and phone banking

Supervise and evaluate Field Organizers, providing ongoing feedback and accountability

Represent DPI in regional coordinated tables and build and maintain political relationships with candidates, partners, and stakeholders

Develop and execute the regional organizing strategy and Get Out the Vote operation

Meet and exceed metric goals and volunteer escalation benchmarks

Oversee and lead volunteer mobilization events, including door-to-door canvasses, phone banks, community meetings, and candidate engagements

Required Qualifications

Fluency in VAN and other organizing tools

A passion for electing Democrats and leading teams

At least 1-2 cycles of electoral organizing experience, with a preference for candidates with multiple cycles and staff management experience

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 for others

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 $6,000 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.

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