ABOUT OHIO
State Parties are responsible for building infrastructure necessary for successful candidate campaigns up and down the ballot. Over the last few years, Ohio Democrats built a year-round organizing model driven by local community activists and volunteers. Ohio Dems are testing new technology and programs to build a modern, data-driven and nimble force to elect Democrats statewide now and in the future.
In 2026, every statewide office will be on the ballot - including the governor's race and a special election to elect a U.S. Senator in the seat currently occupied by appointed Senator Jon Husted. With 3 DCCC Frontline Races to protect and 3 additional seats targeted by the DCCC, the path to a Democratic majority in the U.S. House and Senate will once again run through Ohio in 2026.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Regional Organizing Directors play a critical role in executing the coordinated campaign’s statewide organizing strategy on the ground. Regionals are managers responsible for coaching and supporting Organizers, ensuring metric-driven success, and developing staff to meet programmatic goals. Regional Organizing Directors are resilient leaders, intentional people managers, and creative problem-solvers who thrive in fast-paced, metric-driven environments.
ROLE OVERVIEW
- Coach, mentor, and manage a team of Organizers to ensure effective implementation of the coordinated campaign’s organizing plan across assigned the region.
- Support the hiring, onboarding, and development of Organizing staff, including Organizers and Fellows.
- Ensure organizing teams are trained, supported, and equipped to meet ambitious volunteer recruitment and voter contact goals, in collaboration with campaign leadership.
- Develop systems and processes that drive accountability, data integrity, and consistent execution across the region.
- Monitor progress toward daily, weekly, and phase-based goals, and provide strategic intervention when Organizers fall behind.
- Help build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, county parties, and coalition partners in coordination with campaign leadership.
- Assist in the planning and execution of large-scale volunteer and campaign events.
- Travel regularly within Ohio to support your team and meet organizers where they are.
- Support the Deputy Organizing Director in systems management and troubleshooting program execution on the ground.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2 years of Organizing experience
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, especially as applied to building a strong, inclusive culture that prioritizes staff development.
- Strong familiarity with VAN and other organizing tools.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Willingness to travel within Ohio and work a rigorous campaign schedule.
- Experience managing paid staff, including unionized staff, a plus.
PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS
- Highly adaptable and resourceful problem-solver, able to navigate priority shifts and change effectively.
- Possesses a collaborative spirit with a creative, thoughtful, and strategic approach to organizing work.
- Experience working in large, metric-driven voter contact programs.