Canvasser

The Iowa Democratic Party is accepting applications for the part-time paid position of Canvasser. The Canvasser job description should include the following staff functions and is a temporary position from June 1 – August 15.

Contacting registered voters by canvassing door-to-door in assigned regions of Iowa
Recruiting volunteers in assigned counties
Assisting in campaign activities as assigned

Application Requirements

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required
Computer skills required
Extensive travel within Iowa is required
U.S. citizenship desirable
Active voting status desirable
Reliable transportation required

The Iowa Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The Iowa Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information or to apply contact Justin Lindsay, Deputy Field Director at the Iowa Democratic Party at (515)244-7292. You may also email your resume to jlindsay@iowademocrats.org.

Communications Intern

The Iowa Democratic Party seeks an unpaid, summer intern to help with research, writing, and special projects. Duties will include assisting in the maintenance of IDP Party web site, monitoring media (print, radio and television), writing action alerts, and conducting research.

Qualified interns will have excellent writing and research skills, communication skills, basic knowledge of Microsoft software (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook), organizational skills, and phone skills. Political Science, Journalism, and Mass Communications students are encouraged to apply.

Please email your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (two-page maximum) by COB on May 121 to Brooke Borkenhagen at bborkenhagen@iowademocrats.org.