Field Organizer

Position: Field Organizer
Salary: $21.63+ (depending on experience), Non-Exempt
Hours: 5-days a week, 8-hours a day (Some Weekends Required)
Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Leadership Development Fund, Wellness Fund, and Health Insurance (Employee Only Health, Dental, and Vision)
Location: Majority onsite, seasonal remote
Reports to: Director of Organizing and Advocacy

Asian American Organizing Project (AAOP) is a non-partisan organization led by and for young Asian Minnesotans in the Twin Cities. Through our grassroots organizing efforts and programming, we aim to develop young Asian community leaders to resist oppression and co-create a more just future for their families, schools, communities, and cities.

The purpose of the Field Organizer position is to manage AAOP’s field organizing and work on the ground, and supporting the Organizing and Advocacy program. The Field Organizer is responsible for the field work and activities, canvassing efforts, managing field metrics and data, and supporting in implementing the Organizing and Advocacy strategy and campaigns. This position will work closely with the Director of Organizing and Advocacy to identify our voter bases’ interests and engagement in our efforts, maintain civic organizing momentum throughout the year, and troubleshoot concerns and solutions to address voting and civic engagement barriers. The Field Organizer is a key leader within and outside of AAOP to equip and support our team of canvassers and leaders to increase momentum on our outreach and turnout across our voter base.

Please submit a resume along with a brief cover letter highlighting experience with the following qualifications to jobs@aaopmn.org. Include the Field Organizer in the Email Subject. Applications are reviewed and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Field Organizing and Canvassing

• Support and lead our field organizing and canvassing design, metrics and strategy, and lead the implementation of our multi-year field work and activities
• Setup and prepare canvassing logistics, materials, supplies, equipment, and coordinate necessary community education and events with key staff and leaders to reach voters
• Lead field canvassing team and volunteers to achieve weekly canvassing shifts and goals
• Lead field-related meetings, logistics, scheduling, and create and maintain records, reports, and presentations; importantly, keep all staff and canvassing team up-to-date on field canvassing priorities and concerns as necessary
• Attend assigned training, workshop, and policy briefings related to Election laws and policy changes, and updating internal training and workshops materials and presentations
• Support growth and development of AAOP’s field organizing and canvassing plans and presence
• Monitor implementation of community engagement best practices, and non-partisan compliances with the organization’s standards, policies, and strategies
• Other duties as assigned

Data Management and Reporting

• Setup and manage Voter Action Network (VAN) logistics such as phone universe and scripts, and plan and prepare materials and technology for canvassing activities such as phones, doors, and events
• Conduct quality control for all voter and organizing data; and provide VAN training, compliance and access to staff and volunteers
• Ensuring the VAN system is up to date and functioning to manage universes, event tracking, and other data related tasks; including quarterly support and reminders to all staff team to update project and programming-related activities and engagements into My Campaign
• Report to Director of Advocacy and Organizing bi-weekly on canvassing outcomes and field metrics progress to goals; annually, support in reporting field activities, goals and outcomes to local and national partners
• Responsible for meeting data submission deadlines, and stay up to date on VAN and data management related trainings and workshops
• Other duties as assigned

Messaging, and Work in Partnership with the Communications & Digital Coordinator to Develop the Following:

• Support and develop compelling messages that resonates with our voter base and align with the organization’s vision and objectives
• Conduct participatory action research, focus groups, surveys, analyzing data, and collaborating with stakeholders to understand our voter base and develop winning messages and narratives
• Brief and train canvassing and volunteer team on messaging strategy, slogans, scripts, talking points, and voter base interests and concerns as related to priority organizing issues
• Assist in development of communication materials and best approaches to reach targeted audiences
• Other duties as assigned

Organizational Culture
In a transformative organization, AAOP believes that the overall strategies should be owned by every single person in AAOP. As such, it is the responsibility of all staff to understand the overall mission, vision and direction the organization is moving towards. One must be accountable to their own work and responsibilities, while supporting and coaching each other to produce high impactful and innovative strategies for the overall success of the organization. This means taking ownership of the organization as a whole. Which means that 10% of your role may include stepping up, taking charge, rolling up your sleeves and supporting each other in functions and activities such as special events, special projects, program design and implementation, fundraising, grant writing, community support, board and funders meeting,
office support and other minor duties as assigned.

While it is the responsibility of each member to meet their work expectation, it is also critical to maintain a balanced work-life culture. AAOP believes that when we all work to support each other in the overall mission and vision of the organization, we all succeed. This will help AAOP create a work culture that is inclusive, free of bias, socially and culturally conscious and equitable.

Minimum Education and Experience
A combined minimum of two years of experience in the following: project implementation; Election canvassing, ballot initiatives, field organizing, voter engagement and mobilization, research, and data management and reporting . Comparable experience in terms of time and background in similar fields and education/degrees will be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Field planning and logistics coordination with canvassing team in local neighborhoods
  Familiarity with the Twin Cities and metropolitan geography, demographics, communities and cultures; especially the Asian American, immigrant and refugee communities
  Knowledge of the civic and political structure at the local and state level, and grassroots engagement and organizing with people of all backgrounds and identities
  Database management and reporting, handling confidential data and information
  Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and organize small to large amounts of data, and develop metrics for success
• Strong computer skills, proficiency with Google Suite and online databases especially Voter Action Network and/or Action Network
  Experience in implementation of strategic planning activities, management, and evaluation through a intersectional and equity lens
  Team building, and problem-solving skills, and ability to speak and facilitate in front of a group of people and the public
  Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills (written and verbal) including ability to articulate progress, concerns, and recommendations in a concise and timely manner.
  Knowledge of and commitment to social and racial justice personally and professionally.
  Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment, taking ownership and accountability, and initiative with minimal direction.
  Some evenings and weekends required to meet programming needs.
  Availability and ability to travel statewide and nationally, including occasional overnight and multi-day travel.
  Must have a vehicle to transport people and supplies with a valid driver’s license.
  AAOP requires that all employees are COVID-19 vaccinated unless you have a documented qualified reason not to be vaccinated (health, religious etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in an related field
• Background and experience in election, campaign, data analysis, participatory action research, and field organizing including County and government officials
• Leading and planning successful mid-large scale community events including with partners
• Knowledge or experience in nonprofits, and public policy
• Experience supporting a senior staff and providing guidance to other staff
• Ability to work on a small, collaborative team or in a small nonprofit organization
• Preference given to someone who represents the community we serve especially local candidates

Compensation, hours, and benefits
Compensation for this position is $21.63 per hour, depending on experience. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) and exempt position. This position is majority onsite with seasonal, hybrid remote and in person work. Attending staff and internal work meetings and sessions are mandatory.

Our compensation package includes:

• 80 hours of accrued paid time off annually
• 10 paid holidays per year
• $600 professional development, and $400 Wellness Fund per year
• Employee Only Health, Dental and Vision - 80% Employer and 20% Employee
• Organizational Paid Breaks: 2 Days for Spring, 2 Days for Fall, and 8 Days for Winter Break

AAOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, status on public assistance, and marital status. We strongly encourage individuals who identify as or businesses led by Asian & Pacific Islanders, Black, indigenous, people of color, disabled, queer, trans and women to submit a proposal. AAOP is unable to provide VISA sponsorship at this time.