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About the Campaign

Saikat Chakrabarti is running for Congress in San Francisco with a bold, people-powered vision for transformative change. This is a campaign that refuses to be captured by the interests of billionaires or entrenched political factions. We are building a coalition that includes and uplifts every community in the city—and we are looking for a San Francisco-based Political Director / Organizer who shares that vision.

About the Role

The Political Director / Organizer will play a crucial leadership role in helping build one of the most inclusive, community-rooted campaigns San Francisco has seen. This role requires deep relationships across the city, sharp political instincts, and a commitment to working across divides to unite people around a common vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead outreach and relationship-building efforts across San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods, communities, and constituencies
• Organize and manage meetings with community leaders, neighborhood groups, civic organizations, unions, faith communities, advocacy orgs, and others
• Represent the campaign in public and private forums with professionalism, clarity, and authenticity
• Identify and lift up local voices and concerns to inform campaign priorities, messaging, and strategy
• Support development of campaign materials and messages that resonate with a wide range of voters, across languages and communities
• Help manage and advise on political targeting, field priorities, and strategic community engagement
• Collaborate with senior staff on coalition-building, endorsements, and visibility in key communities
• Assist in building a multilingual, multi-racial campaign infrastructure that reaches every corner of the city

Ideal Candidate

• Deep roots and trusted relationships in San Francisco's communities
• At least 3 years of experience in political organizing, campaign strategy, community engagement, or movement-building
• Strong communication skills, including experience engaging stakeholders across differences
• Passion for inclusive, ground-up change and a vision for a better future for all San Franciscans
• A non-dogmatic, independent thinker with sharp political judgment and deep integrity
• Fluency or proficiency in a language spoken by San Francisco communities is a plus

Location & Compensation

• This is a full-time, in-person role based in San Francisco
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief note about your connection to San Francisco and why this campaign matters to you to team@saikat.us. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About the Campaign

Our campaign is building a data-driven operation to win in San Francisco's congressional race. We believe effective data systems are critical to our success - not just for tracking progress, but for making strategic decisions that maximize our impact with voters and volunteers. We're seeking a skilled Data Director who can transform raw information into actionable insights that drive our campaign forward.

Job Overview

The Data Director will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and executing the campaign's data infrastructure to support field, digital, fundraising, and communications strategies. You will play a critical role in helping the campaign make data-informed decisions that drive voter contact, volunteer engagement, and overall efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Data Strategy & Infrastructure

• Develop and implement data strategies that support campaign goals across all departments.
• Design and maintain systems to track voter contact, volunteer activity, and engagement metrics.
• Build custom reports and dashboards to provide visibility and actionable insights to leadership and field teams.

VAN Management & Voter File

• Manage all aspects of the VAN (Voter Activation Network) database.
• Oversee list creation for canvassing, phonebanking, textbanking, and mail programs.
• Ensure accurate data entry and timely syncing of field results.

Analytics & Targeting

• Use modeling, voter history, and demographic data to help define targeting universes.
• Run analyses to assess program effectiveness and recommend optimizations.
• Collaborate with polling/analytics consultants if applicable.

Tools & Technology

• Oversee integration of tools such as Spoke, Reach, Scale to Win, Mobilize, ActionNetwork, and others.
• Provide tech support and training to campaign staff and volunteers on data tools.
• Evaluate and onboard new tools that increase data efficiency and impact.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 2+ cycles of experience working in campaign data roles, with at least 1 in a data leadership position.
• Proficiency with VAN (NGP/VAN or EveryAction), Google Sheets, and data visualization tools.
• Understanding of field campaign metrics, including contact rates, universe sizes, and turf cutting.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to data integrity.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to translate data into actionable advice for non-technical teammates.
• Deep belief in progressive values and passion for transformative change.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in California politics and familiarity with San Francisco's electorate.
• Skills in SQL, Python, or R for data cleaning and analysis.
• Familiarity with APIs, Airtable, or campaign CRM systems.
• Experience managing junior staff or volunteers in data/tech roles.

We're Especially Excited to Work With Someone Who:

• Sees data as a tool for equity and empowerment.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, startup-style environment.
• Balances technical precision with strategic thinking.
• Has a sense of humor and grace under pressure.

How to Apply

Please send a résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest to team@saikat.us. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Position Overview

We're looking for dedicated Canvassers to join our grassroots field team and help us win by talking directly to voters at their doors. As a Canvasser, you'll be on the front lines of our campaign, having meaningful conversations with San Francisco residents about the issues that matter most to them and building support for our progressive vision. This is a great opportunity for people passionate about political change who want to make a direct impact on the election.

Key Responsibilities

• Knock on doors and engage voters in conversations about the campaign and key issues
• Accurately collect voter information and input data into campaign systems
• Meet daily voter contact goals and maintain high-quality conversations
• Participate in daily briefings and debriefs with the canvass team
• Represent the campaign professionally and positively in all voter interactions
• Work collaboratively with fellow canvassers and field organizers
• Attend campaign events and volunteer activities as needed
• Provide feedback from the field to help improve campaign messaging and strategy

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with diverse communities
• Comfortable with door-to-door outreach and talking to strangers
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Physical ability to walk for extended periods and navigate San Francisco neighborhoods
• Basic smartphone/tablet skills for data entry
• Commitment to progressive values and enthusiasm for the campaign's mission
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Must be able to work legally in the United States

Preferred

• Previous canvassing or campaign experience
• Knowledge of San Francisco neighborhoods and communities
• Multilingual abilities, especially Spanish, Chinese, or Filipino languages
• Experience with VAN or other campaign data tools
• Connection to local community organizations or activist groups

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage of $25-30/hour based on experience
• Comprehensive training on campaign issues and canvassing techniques
• Opportunity to directly impact a congressional election
• Experience working on a high-profile progressive campaign
• Supportive team environment with regular coaching and feedback
• Flexible scheduling options (full-time or part-time available)

Schedule Options

We have both full-time and part-time positions available:

• Full-time: 30-40 hours per week
• Part-time: 15-25 hours per week, flexible scheduling
• Most canvassing shifts are 4-6 hours, with options for morning, afternoon, and evening shifts

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief note about why you want to join our campaign to team@saikat.us. No previous canvassing experience required - we provide all the training you need! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we're hiring immediately.