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Ppfa

National Director, Organizing

Washington, DC

The National Organizing Director will build and develop the long‑term power‑building infrastructure across the Federation, enabling the organization to play a leading role in defending ...

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Rural Arizona Engagement

Pinal Organizer

Casa Grande, AZ · Hybrid

$53K - $55K/yr

Organizing Director Location: Hybrid Salary: $53,000-$55,000 Benefits: We offer a robust benefits package which includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401k plan after 3 months; and ...

DCCC

Field Organizer

Washington, DC · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

District Organizing Director or DCCC Regional Organizing Director Department: Organizing Work Location: IA-01, MI-07, OH-01, NV-01 Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: No ...

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How much do organizing director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for organizing director in the United States is $174,532.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Organizing Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Organizing Director, you need strong leadership abilities, experience in grassroots organizing, and a background in campaign strategy, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with CRM databases, digital organizing platforms, and data analytics tools is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams make someone stand out in this role. These skills ensure effective mobilization, strong team performance, and successful achievement of organizational goals.

How does an Organizing Director typically collaborate with other departments to achieve campaign goals?

As an Organizing Director, you'll work closely with communications, digital, and field teams to synchronize outreach strategies and ensure consistent messaging. Collaboration often involves regular cross-departmental meetings to align on goals, share data, and coordinate volunteer recruitment or event planning. Building strong relationships with department leads is essential, as you'll frequently need to adapt organizing tactics based on feedback from other teams. This collaborative approach helps maximize campaign impact and fosters a cohesive work environment.

What is the difference between Organizing Director vs Community Organizer?

AspectOrganizing DirectorCommunity Organizer
CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; experience in organizing or advocacyHigh school diploma or equivalent; experience in grassroots organizing
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages campaigns, strategic planningEngages directly with community members, grassroots activities
Industry UsageUsed in nonprofits, political campaigns, advocacy groupsCommon in social justice, community development, activism

The main difference is that an Organizing Director oversees campaign strategies and manages teams, while a Community Organizer works directly with community members to mobilize and educate. The Organizing Director typically has more managerial responsibilities, whereas the Community Organizer focuses on grassroots engagement.

What does an Organizing Director do?

An Organizing Director leads and coordinates efforts to mobilize people around a cause, campaign, or organization. They develop strategies for outreach, manage organizing staff, and oversee volunteer recruitment and engagement. Their work often includes planning events, building relationships within communities, and ensuring that organizational goals are met through collective action. Organizing Directors play a crucial role in building momentum and ensuring the success of advocacy or political campaigns.
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Infographic showing various Organizing Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $174,532 per year, or $83.9 per hour.
democracyFIRST Regional Organizing Director (ROD) - MI

democracyFIRST Regional Organizing Director (ROD) - MI

Progressive Turnout Project

Marshall, MI • On-site

$2.9K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Position Title: democracyFIRST Regional Organizing Director (ROD)

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

Salary: Biweekly, $2,940

Start Date: July 6, 2026

End Date: November 6, 2026

Position Summary:

democracyFIRST is seeking highly motivated and talented Regional Organizing Directors (ROD) passionate about expanding our work to elect pro-democracy candidates to local positions across Michigan in the fall 2026 cycle. As a ROD, you will play a critical role in expanding our field program to help protect the administration of our elections for the future. This position requires a strong ability to recruit, train, and manage staff and support the overall organizing program across the county you are assigned to. This position reports directly to the National Field Director. Campaign offices will be located in the following cities: Grand Rapids, Marshall, Paw Paw.

Position requires reliable access to transportation, with availability to work weekends and evenings as needed. This position is eligible for benefits, including employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage day to day operations of a canvassing team, managing Organizers and conducting weekly 1:1s.
  • Remain accountable to metric goals set by the National Field Director and broader field plan.
  • Build a strong and supportive team culture.
  • Coach your team towards meeting weekly door knocking and phone call goals set by the National Field Director.
  • Meet own weekly door knocking and phone call goals set by the National Field Director.
  • 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)
  • Experience in recruiting, training, and managing staff.
  • 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.
  • Working knowledge of VAN/Votebuilder, Mobilize, and other campaign technology platforms.
  • 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 GOTV phase

Preferred Qualifications (Not required):

  • Experience building attendance for events.
  • 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 (PTP) has a single mission: Rally Democrats to vote. Since our founding in 2015, we've supported 2,227 Democrats in competitive campaigns, raised more than $368 million from more than 2.4 million unique donors, and deployed 38,962 paid team members. These organizers helped make more than 190 million voter contact attempts at doors and through our innovative field programs.

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.

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