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Progressive Turnout Project

National GOTV Director

Progressive Turnout Project, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

Position Summary: Progressive Turnout Project seeks a mission-driven National GOTV Director to lead volunteer recruitment and training efforts for our Distributed Organizing program in California, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia in 2025. This is a great opportunity for a proven organizer to bring their talents to an innovative remote organizing program. Position Title:

National GOTV Director Location:

Remote Salary:

$8,190 - $10,010/month Preferred Start Date:

ASAP End Date:

November 30, 2025 Reporting structure:

Reporting to the President, the National GOTV Director will serve as the primary driver of supporter engagement and volunteer recruitment across five states. They will lead outreach to Progressive Turnout Project supporters and grassroots organizations, recruiting them to participate in our remote field program and providing onboarding and training to maximize volunteer effectiveness in support of Democratic candidates and progressive issues. Position status:

This is a remote position based in the United States. The Campaign Director must structure their workday to overlap with core hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Upon program launch (October 6), must be available during all scheduled volunteer shifts. Education:

There are no formal education requirements for this position. A background in government or politics is not required, but you must be willing to learn and stay curious. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Benefits:

This position is eligible for benefits, including employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with staff to develop and implement supporter engagement strategies that support Democratic candidates and progressive issues through PTP's Distributed Organizing model. Build and maintain relationships with Democratic and progressive grassroots organizations across five key states to support our remote field program. Lead daily volunteer recruitment and onboarding. Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment plan to engage existing PTP supporters and attract new volunteers for remote door knocking and voter contact efforts. Provide daily onboarding sessions and training programs to teach volunteers how to participate effectively in the remote field program. Create streamlined volunteer education plans that allow supporters to engage in distributed organizing activities. Use outreach tools such as phone calls, text messages, and email to recruit and retain program participants. Manage program operations and volunteer support, including updates about key election dates and campaign logistics. Coordinate with Data and Technical Support to ensure timely responses to volunteer questions, feedback, and inquiries. Note: Responsibilities listed are a general overview; additional duties may be assigned.

Qualifications (You will be a good fit if)

At least two election cycles or 1-2 years of organizing or outreach experience in political campaigns, grassroots organizing, or volunteer recruitment/management. Deep commitment to protecting democracy and increasing Democratic voter turnout. Strong communication skills, with experience conducting training sessions or onboarding volunteers for diverse audiences. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple daily training sessions. Experience with CRM tools such as Mobilize, EveryAction, or similar platforms. Empathetic and efficient communicator capable of handling supporter inquiries with kindness and clarity. Curiosity and resourcefulness in tracking down contact information or exploring new recruitment strategies. Ability to work independently while coordinating with a team; proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Drive).

Preferred Qualifications (Not required)

Experience with volunteer management platforms and CRMs beyond basic usage. Experience conducting virtual training sessions or webinars for volunteers. Experience with rapid-response campaign organizing and compressed timelines. Background in distributed organizing or remote volunteer management programs.

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

About Progressive Turnout Project

Progressive Turnout Project 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. Progressive Turnout Project is 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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