Upcoming Trainings
Washington, DC
June 4-8, 2008
Dates, Location and Times
The training will take place June 4 – 8, 2008, on the Georgetown University campus in Washington, D.C. While the schedule is not yet finalized, we expect to begin registration just after 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 4 and complete all activities mid/late afternoon on Sunday, June 8. The training will include evening/night activities Wednesday through Sunday.
Training Agenda
Our annual D.C. Field Organizer Training is an intense, four-day experience and requires all participants’ full time commitment each day.
The training features presentations by top campaign professionals during the day, and an ongoing campaign training exercises in the evenings, in which small groups design a plan and target data related to the field experience on Saturday.
Our program is designed to simulate campaign hours and intensity. Thus, training participants must be prepared for late evenings. View a draft agenda.
In addition to our interactive campaign sessions, our training includes:
Campaign Simulation
Participants will take part in an intense campaign simulation where they will be challenged to apply their new skills using real world data to develop campaign strategy and action plan for their field experience.
Field Experience
Teams will organize and execute an afternoon canvass of targeted local precincts for a candidate endorsed by 21st Century Democrats.
Job Fair & Victory BBQ
At 21st Century Democrats trainings, we connect progressive organizations with our newly trained campaign operatives. Our Major League Action training will give participants marketable skills that help them land jobs on campaigns and in progressive organizations from throughout the country.
Who Should Attend
- Candidates
- Field Directors
- Field Staff
- Paid or Volunteer Organizers
- Anyone interested in learning how to become a Field Organizer
- People of all ages and levels of experience
The training registration fee is $250 per person. This covers four nights lodging on the Georgetown University campus, all meals during the training and all training materials. Following registration, the fee can be paid by credit card through our secure web site or by mailing a check made payable to “21st Century Democrats” to:
attn: Wendy Davis
1731 Connecticut Ave, NW
2nd Floor
Washington, D.C. 20009
Job Opportunities
Our Major League Action training will give participants marketable skills that help them land jobs on campaigns and in progressive organizations from throughout the country. In addition to a Job Fair featuring national progressive organizations, 21st Century Democrats will be hiring a large number of field operatives to begin work immediately after the training for the campaigns of our endorsed candidates. If you are interested in applying for one of these professional opportunities, please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your geographic interests/limitations to Wendy Davis (Wendy@21stDems.org).
Trainers/Facilitators
In addition to the experienced team of campaigners who are staff members of 21st Century Democrats, our training program brings together top political professionals who will lift the training materials off of the page and prepare our participants for the realities of the campaign trail.
Past trainers include:
Jill Alper, Paul Begala, Achim Bergmann, Jeremy Bird, Heather Booth, Joel Bradshaw, James Carville, Dan Chavez, Bernard Craighead, Marie Therese Dominguez, Pat Ewing, Jaime Harrison, Kevin Mack, Pat Maloney, Laurie Moskowitz, Luis Navarro, Luke Peterson, David Plouffe, Will Robinson, Bill Russell, Larry Scanlon, Marty Stone, Ken Strasma, Pam Traxel, and Kristina Wilfore.
FAQs
Am I required to stay overnight on the Georgetown University campus?
It is not uncommon for participants to work late into the night on the field plan project. Thus, we require all participants to stay overnight on the Georgetown University campus from Thursday through Saturday, even those who live in the Washington, D.C. area. This is a crucial part of the training experience and one that past participants have told us they appreciated and enjoyed. We regret that for this reason we cannot offer a reduced rate for participants living near Washington, D.C. All rooms are double occupancy. We will match you with a roommate unless you request one ahead of time. You may request a single room for an additional charge.
Is 21st Century Democrats offering other trainings?
At this time, our Major League Action Field Organizer Training is our most comprehensive program we will offer this cycle. We expect additional one-day trainings later this year in locations across the country, so keep your eye on our training schedule page.
I have registered to attend the training, will I receive additional materials?
We will be sending an informational packet to all registered participants containing a detailed itinerary, directions to the training, information on parking, what to bring and what to expect, and other pertinent information.