Deputy Field Organizer
Schenectady, NY
Posted 1 day ago
Job Description
Deputy Field Organizer – Voter Outreach
North Shore Strategies – Schenectady, NY
Pay: $25/hour
Classification: Temporary, Non-Exempt
Hours per Shift: 4–5 hours, seasonal/short-term assignments
Start Date / End Date: 09/08/2026 – 11/03/2026
North Shore Strategies is seeking Deputy Field Organizers to support Democratic campaign efforts throughout Schenectady, NY. This is a field-based position primarily responsible for door-to-door canvassing and direct conversations with voters.
Deputy Field Organizers will work alongside campaign and field leadership to carry out voter-contact programs, communicate campaign messages, identify supporters, collect voter feedback, and help campaigns meet daily organizing goals.
This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in political organizing and build toward future opportunities as Field Organizers, Regional Organizers, or campaign staff.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct door-to-door canvassing and speak directly with voters
- Communicate campaign messages clearly and persuasively
- Identify supporters, undecided voters, and voter concerns
- Record voter-contact data accurately using campaign technology
- Meet assigned daily door-knocking and voter-contact goals
- Participate in daily briefings, trainings, and debriefs
- Support field leadership with grassroots organizing activities
- Represent North Shore Strategies and our clients professionally in the community
Qualifications
- Comfortable walking door-to-door and initiating conversations with voters
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work toward measurable goals
- Able to canvass outdoors for extended periods and in varying weather
- Available for a minimum of 3 shifts per week while the program is active
- Interest in political campaigns, grassroots organizing, or Democratic politics
- Prior canvassing, organizing, sales, customer service, or community engagement experience is a plus, but not required
About North Shore Strategies
North Shore Strategies is a New York-based political consulting firm with a national presence, providing campaign strategy, digital media production, targeted canvassing, direct mail, and grassroots organizing services. We work with campaigns, labor unions, and advocacy organizations ranging from local races to statewide and congressional campaigns.
Learn more at nsstrategy.com.
Disclaimer
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