Caleb Chavez
Las Vegas
Summary
Solutions-oriented campaigner well-versed in community outreach and engagement. Experienced in volunteer recruitment and retention, grassroots mobilization, event management, and state legislative processes. Comfortable juggling multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Director
Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
11.2023 - Current
- Developed and managed field programs for 8 competitive Democratic Assembly primaries resulting in 6 wins.
- Trained and managed campaign teams including campaign managers, in-house paid canvassers, and volunteers.
- Maintained relationships with all partner organizations and campaigns.
Personal Attaché to Assemblywoman Michelle Gorelow
Nevada State Assembly
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted Assemblywoman with personal and committee legislation; coordinated stakeholders, tracked movement, conducted research, and drafted amendments.
- Answered constituent letters and emails. Researched constituent concerns, and referred them to correct agencies.
- Managed Assemblywoman's calendar, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements.
- Acted as first point-of-contact for registered lobbyists and the public.
Campaign Manager
Campaign Committee To Elect Michelle Gorelow
08.2022 - 11.2022
- In coordination with NV Assembly Democratic Caucus, oversaw all aspects of AD35 campaign including field, digital, communications, and GOTV operations; secured victory in most competitive Assembly race in Nevada.
- Ran paid and volunteer voter contact program responsible for 27,000 doors knocked, 4200 phones called, and over 14,000 individual voters contacted.
- Managed paid field and digital staff; established and communicated performance expectations, adjusting when necessary.
- Maintained relationships with partner organizations, friendly campaigns, and other stakeholders to maximize voter outreach.
Senior Organizer
For Our Future Action Fund
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Planned and oversaw robust volunteer recruitment, training, and management program, both virtual and in-person.
- In coordination with elected officials and partner organizations, conceptualized, planned, and executed community outreach events, including town halls, professional mixers, watch parties, and phone banks.
- Represented For Our Future NV at community and partner events.
Phone Banker
For Our Future Action Fund
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Served on front lines of statewide voter outreach program through phone calling and text messaging.
- Contacted targeted voters to educate them on For Our Future NV's issue-based agenda for 81st legislative session.
Volunteer Secretary/Vice Chair
Clark County Young Democrats
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Tracked membership metrics, set meeting agendas and recorded minutes.
- Assisted in the organization of canvassing actions, phone banks, and professional mixers.
- Organized and participated in direct grassroots lobbying efforts during 80th Nevada legislative session.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
School Undisclosed
12.2020
Skills
- Familiarity with Nevada legislative process
- Comfortable working closely with legislators and other high-level stakeholders to achieve goals
- Staff and volunteer management
- Event planning and execution
- Sharp political instincts
- Comfortable and efficient working remote or in-person
Timeline
Field Director
Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
11.2023 - Current
Personal Attaché to Assemblywoman Michelle Gorelow
Nevada State Assembly
01.2023 - 06.2023
Campaign Manager
Campaign Committee To Elect Michelle Gorelow
08.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Organizer
For Our Future Action Fund
06.2021 - 07.2022
Phone Banker
For Our Future Action Fund
12.2020 - 05.2021
Volunteer Secretary/Vice Chair
Clark County Young Democrats
07.2017 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
School Undisclosed
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