Field Volunteer (Supporter) at SHIFT Nigeria

Summary

• The field Volunteer will assist the SHIFT Nigeria Supported Candidates to oversee and coordinate political activities and campaigns as well as fundraising.

Job Responsibilities

• Build a rapport with the volunteers on behalf of the political campaign and candidate.
• Planning and executing campaigns strategies by studying demographics to best represent an area/region.
• Oversee press releases and publications to make people aware of the campaign.
• Assist in preparing campaign materials like notices, flyers, brochures.
• Monitor campaigns to see if the goals are being achieved.
• Organize events and local outreach, plan and organize outreach activities such as campaigns, public events, community meetings, etc for candidates awareness.
• Coordinate and develop campaign activities.
• Address campaign issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Initiate media outreach communications.
• Engage actively in networking with public officials for public outreach communications.
• Participate in committee meetings and conferences.
• Monitor campaign activities closely in collaboration with Managers to ensure campaign goals.

Job Requirements

• Strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and passion for community empowerment and political reform are essential.
• Ability to work within a team, have proven leadership ability and experience handling a lot of responsibility.
• Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications.
• Ability to motivate volunteers to reach goals.
• Ability to spend long hours on the phone and canvassing.
• Ability to adapt quickly and accomplish goals as set forth by the campaign.
• Results-oriented, dependable, and proactive.
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality.