Online Application: Public Option Field Organizer Democracy for America is seeking state level Public Option Field Organizers for an intense three-month pressure campaign to pass the public option as part of healthcare reform. Public Option Field Organizers will be responsible for organizing and leveraging the power of Democracy for America members and other pro-public option advocates to publicly and privately pressure state Congressional Delegations with specific emphasis on US Senators. This will be an intense on-the-ground field organizing effort to pass the Public Option. Field Organizers will be responsible for traditional organizing tactics such as volunteer recruitment, member communication, phone-banking, letters-to-the-editor and also innovative and creative organizing tactics. Democracy for America is seeking applicants from: Montana, Iowa, Maine, North Dakota, Florida, Oregon, Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Georgia, and Arkansas. Please answer all of the questions below thoughtfully and succinctly. Three to four sentences MAX per question. In addition, send a very SHORT cover letter and resume to DFA Field Director Adam Quinn at field@democracyforamerica.com. Be sure to include "Field Organizer application for (insert State)" and your name in the subject line. Download the full job description here
What do you believe the key to organizing pro-Public Option activists to take local action will be?
What local contacts, groups, or organizations have you worked with that would be an asset locally?
What do you know about Democracy for America in your area (not required for position)?
One creative or innovative local organizing tactic, strategy or skill you would apply to organizing for the Public Option?
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