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How much do field organizer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for field organizer in the United States is $56,626.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $66,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Field Organizer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Field Organizer, you need strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, often supported by experience in grassroots campaigns or community organizing. Familiarity with voter database systems (like VAN), event management tools, and proficiency in digital outreach platforms are typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, adaptability, and resilience help Field Organizers build relationships and motivate volunteers in dynamic environments. These skills ensure effective mobilization, community engagement, and successful execution of campaign goals.

What is the difference between Field Organizer vs Campaign Coordinator?

AspectField OrganizerCampaign Coordinator
Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in political science, communications, or related fields; experience in grassroots organizing is commonOften requires similar educational background; experience in campaign management or coordination is preferred
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in the field, engaging with communities, canvassing, and organizing eventsMostly office-based with some fieldwork; oversees campaign activities and logistics
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by political campaigns, nonprofits, advocacy groupsCommon in political campaigns, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy groups

While both roles are vital in political campaigns and advocacy efforts, a Field Organizer focuses on grassroots outreach and community engagement, whereas a Campaign Coordinator manages overall campaign logistics and strategy. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right roles based on their skills and career goals.

How does a Field Organizer typically collaborate with volunteers and local community members to achieve campaign goals?

Field Organizers work closely with volunteers and local community members by recruiting, training, and motivating them to participate in campaign activities such as canvassing, phone banking, and event organizing. They often serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to be effective. Regular communication, team meetings, and ongoing feedback are essential parts of the role, helping to build a strong, cohesive grassroots network that can drive the campaign’s outreach and voter engagement efforts.

What Is a Field Organizer?

A field organizer arranges and oversees groups of volunteers on behalf of nonprofit organizations, political campaigns, local unions, and special-interest groups. As a field organizer, your job duties include developing strategies to recruit volunteers, managing the activities of the volunteers, determining a group’s goals, and meeting with officials. You may work on small, localized activities as well as statewide efforts, and you often oversee multiple locations with several groups of volunteers. When you work on political campaigns, you supervise groups of volunteers at candidate rallies and polling locations with the goal of garnering interest in the candidate or group you work with and increasing voter turnout.

What are field organizers?

Field organizers are professionals who work to build and mobilize support for political campaigns, advocacy groups, or nonprofit organizations at the grassroots level. They are responsible for recruiting, training, and managing volunteers, organizing events, and ensuring effective communication between the organization and the community. Field organizers often travel within assigned regions to engage directly with supporters, coordinate canvassing efforts, and gather feedback from the public. Their work is crucial to increasing voter turnout, raising awareness about issues, and building long-term relationships within communities.
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Infographic showing various Field Organizer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% Full Time, and 98% Part Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,626 per year, or $27.2 per hour.
democracyFIRST Field Organizer (FT) - MI

democracyFIRST Field Organizer (FT) - MI

Progressive Turnout Project

Paw Paw, MI • On-site

$25 - $31.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Meet daily and weekly door knocking and phone call goals set by the Field Director.

  • Remain accountable to metric goals set by Field Director and broader field plan.

  • Build a strong and supportive team culture.

Job description

Position Title: democracyFIRST Field Organizer - MI

Location: On-site in campaign offices - Grand Rapids, Marshall, Paw Paw

Rate: $25 - $31.25/hour

Start Date: July 13, 2026

End Date: November 3, 2026

Position Summary:

democracyFIRST is seeking highly motivated and talented Field Organizers that are passionate about expanding our work to elect pro-democracy candidates to local positions across Michigan in the fall 2026 cycle. As a full-time Field Organizer, you will play a critical role in expanding our field impact down the ballot and help protect the administration of our elections for the future. This position requires a strong ability to engage with voters and support the overall organizing program across the city you are assigned to. This position reports directly to the Regional Organizing Director (ROD). Campaign offices will be located in the following cities: Grand Rapids, Marshall, Paw Paw. Applicants should indicate their preferred location when submitted the application form.

Position is a full-time role, and requires reliable access to transportation, with availability to work weekends and evenings during initial phases. Weekend and evening hours will be required during GOTV. This position is eligible for benefits, including employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Responsibilities:

  • Meet daily and weekly door knocking and phone call goals set by the Field Director.
  • Remain accountable to metric goals set by Field Director and broader field plan.
  • Build a strong and supportive team culture.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications (You will be a good fit if):

  • At least 1 election cycle (or 1 year) of organizing or managing experience—whether on political campaigns, in local community organizations, or in a customer service role.
  • Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Drive)
  • Exceptional organizational skills and an eye for detail - can juggle tasks without letting anything fall through the cracks.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
  • Ability to work independently based on a strategic field plan.
  • Access to reliable transportation.
  • Available to work weekends and evenings during initial phases; weekends and evening work will be required during the GOTV phase

Preferred Qualifications (Not required):

  • Working knowledge of VAN/Votebuilder, Mobilize, and other campaign technology platforms.
  • Familiarity with using social media platforms to recruit volunteers and build for events.

Questions about the position may be directed to info@democracyfirst.org.

About democracyFIRST

Founded in 2021, democracyFIRST is a cross-partisan and ideologically diverse project that aims to restore the political consensus on the central pro-democracy principles underpinning our electoral process. Our mission is to confront the rising anti-democracy movement in America and preserve the future of our democracy. Our electoral programming is designed to confront, isolate, and defeat the anti-democracy candidates and elected officials who pose the greatest threat of subverting our elections - those in positions that administer and certify our elections on a state level. democracyFIRST is an affiliated organization of Progressive Turnout Project.

About Progressive Turnout Project:

Progressive Turnout Project is dedicated to mobilizing the Democratic Party and our voter turnout initiatives are solely focused on motivating Democrats to exercise their right to vote. All our work at Progressive Turnout Project is to build power for the long term. Through data-driven research, we design, test, and deploy specialized voter turnout programs. We’re here to share resources, implement strategy, and offer our expertise for the advancement of Democrats and democracy itself.

democracyFIRST and PTP are committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up our country and the progressive movement. PTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is PTP’s policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to age, color, creed, disability, economic status, ethnic identity, gender identity, national origin race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veterans status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.