Alexi for Chicago – Field Organizer
About:
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is running for mayor of Chicago, and his campaign is hiring Field Organizers for the February 23, 2027 municipal election. This is a critical election for the future of Chicago, with this particular mayoral campaign allying with numerous labor unions, Aldermanic incumbents, community partners, and more to build a winning coalition that will deliver results to Chicago in 2027 and beyond.
Field Organizers are an integral part of the team. They are responsible for planning and managing campaign events, recruiting and training volunteers, and conducting voter contact activities in regions across Chicago.
This is a full-time, in-person position based in Chicago. Applicants must live in or be willing to
relocate to Chicago.
Key Responsibilities
● Independently lead the recruitment, training, and management of diverse teams of
volunteers to execute petitioning and direct voter contact
● With guidance from the Regional Field Director, plan, coordinate and lead volunteer
events, including door-to-door canvasses, phone banks, community meetings, and
candidate engagements
● Develop, train, and escalate volunteer leaders to for Get Out the Vote operations
● Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, partners, and community
members to advance field objectives
● Participate in direct voter contact activities to supplement volunteer capacity, including
knocking on doors, calling, and texting
Required Qualifications
● 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
● Must have a cell phone and reliable laptop.
Pay: $5,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
