GET ACTIVE IN YOUR DEMOCRACY!
Join the staff of Grassroots ObamaLA and help launch Barack Obama to the presidency in 2008. ObamaLA is looking to fill the key staff positions. All positions are volunteer based. If you are interested, please contact us at info@ObamaLA.com.

GRASSROOTS COMMITTEE

CHAIR (Position has been filled.)
The Chair of the Grassroots Committee oversees the implementation of all grassroots activities in the organization that include but are not limited to: Meetups, voter registration, Get-Out-the-Vote projects, merchandising, rallies, and parties.

ASSOCIATE CHAIR
Aids the Committee Chair in all aspects of organization. The Associate Chair will both help to implement programs developed by the Chair and the Steering Committee, and develop and coordinate their own programs.

VOTER REGISTRATION COORDINATOR
Plans, implements and oversees all voter registration activities for ObamaLA. The bulk of the work will be done by the Satellite Groups, but the Coordinator is the main point person for the organization.

GET-OUT-THE-VOTE (GOTV) COORDINATOR
When primary election date nears, ObamaLA will put its GOTV programs into effect, making sure our members get to the polls and vote for the Senator. The GOTV coordinator will organize the efforts.

PARTY PLANNER
Will help plan weekly events for ObamaLA members at bars and coffee houses around the city – just a time for members to meet and get to know each other, not a place for ObamaLA business.

COMMITTEE LIAISON
Committee Liaisons from all three committees will meet regularly to decide how to coordinate events and programs across the committees

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

CHAIR (Position has been filled.)
The Chair of the Fundraising Committee will oversee the planning and execution of all fundraising activities, that include but are not limited to: High-end fundraising events, grassroots fundraising, merchandising, and online donations.

ASSOCIATE CHAIR
Aids the Committee Chair in all aspects of organization. The Associate Chair will both help to implement programs developed by the Chair and the Steering Committee, and develop and coordinate their own programs.

BUSINESS MANAGER
Maintains all ObamaLA finances.

EVENTS COORDINATOR
Plans, coordinates and oversees all fundraising activities that request donations of $100.00 and above.

GRASSROOTS FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR
Plans, coordinates and oversees all fundraising activities that request donations of $99.00 and below.

MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR
Working with the Communications Committee, the Merchandise Coordinator will handle all ObamaLA materials sold both through the website and at our events.

ONLINE DONATIONS COORDINATOR
Will oversee the collection of donations from our members to www.barackobama.com. (ObamaLA does not collect these donations and pass them along. Donations go to directly to the official campaign.)

COMMITTEE LIAISON
Committee Liaisons from all three committees will meet regularly to decide how to coordinate events and programs across the committees.

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

CHAIR (TEMPORARILY filled. We are still looking for a permanent chair.) The Chair of the Communications Committee will coordinate all communications between ObamaLA and outside organizations, that include, but are not limited to: Rapid response, letters-to-the-editor, coordination with other grassroots organizations (both local and national), printed materials, and policy research.

ASSOCIATE CHAIR
Aids the Committee Chair in all aspects of organization. The Associate Chair will both help to implement programs developed by the Chair and the Steering Committee, and develop and coordinate their own programs.

SPOKESPERSON (Position has been filled.)
Creates regular content for the website based on Barack Obama’s campaign and policies.

MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR
Working with the Fundraising Committee, the Merchandise Coordinator will handle all ObamaLA materials sold both through the website and at our events.

MEDIA RESPONSE COORDINATOR
Coordinates rapid reponse campaigns, letters-to-the editor, op-eds, and articles.

PUBLICATION COORDINATOR
Oversees creation of one-sheets, posters, lawn signs, etc.

MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR
Working with the Fundraising, Committee, the Merchandise Coordinator will handle all ObamaLA materials sold both through the website and at our events.

GRASSROOTS MANUAL EDITOR
Compiles and edits the official Grassroots ObamaLA “Creating a Grassroots Organization Manual.”

COMMITTEE LIAISON
Committee Liaisons from all three committees will meet regularly to decide how to coordinate events and programs across the committees.