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Description

The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Campaign Committee (PA SDCC) seeks an experienced and motivated applicant to serve as Organizing Director for the 2026 election cycle. The PA SDCC is the campaign arm of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus and is dedicated to electing Democrats to the Pennsylvania State Senate.

This is a full-time, cycle-based position with benefits, based in a key district across the Commonwealth. Candidates must be willing to relocate to their assigned district upon acceptance of a job offer.

About the Role

The Organizing Director will play a critical role in the success of state senate campaigns across the Commonwealth. This individual will provide strategic oversight and direction of all direct voter contact operations — building strong relationships with voters, increasing turnout, and persuading undecided voters at scale.

The Organizing Director will be responsible for developing and executing the campaign's voter outreach strategy while managing Field Directors, organizers, volunteers, and fellows. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and supervising staff and volunteers; organizing and facilitating campaign events; and representing the campaign at community and political events.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and execute a large-scale field and organizing strategy across multiple districts.
• Directly manage Field Directors and provide leadership across the full field program.
• Provide leadership, resources, guidance, and technical support to field staff, fellows, and volunteers at every stage of the campaign.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and field staff.
• Organize, lead, and attend volunteer trainings and community events.
• Oversee canvass scheduling, launch, and quality control across the program.
• Ensure door-knocking requirements are met and that staff and volunteers are trained to perform their roles effectively.
• Maintain accurate and reliable field data in Votebuilder and ensure data integrity across the program.
• Provide senior leadership with regular quantitative and qualitative reporting as part of ongoing program evaluation.

Requirements

• Two or more cycles of campaign experience preferred, with at least one cycle in a senior field or organizing leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing staff and building organizing programs at scale.
• Experience with community organizing, movement building, relational organizing, and/or distributed organizing.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, active listening, and the ability to communicate professionally and empathetically across diverse teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting others in doing the same.
• Comfort seeking and incorporating feedback, and fostering a culture of growth within your team.
• Proficiency with NGP VAN/Votebuilder required. Experience with Mobilize, Reach, Scale to Win, or similar tools strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, a smartphone, and a computer.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and weekends.
• Experience working in Pennsylvania is a plus, but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $7,000–$7,500 per month, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Start Date: Rolling, with earliest starts in June 2026

End Date: November 30th, 2026, unless otherwise specified

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Campaign Committee (PA SDCC) is deeply committed to diversity and recognizes the critical importance of maintaining a workforce that reflects our supporters and constituents. PA SDCC is an equal opportunity employer, firmly prohibiting discrimination based on gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.