SUMBIT APPLICATIONS TO: dccampaignmanager@gmail.com
FIELD DIRECTOR
Overview:
The Ward 8 campaign – Council of the District of Columbia is seeking highly motivated Field Director to join our team. We will run a grassroots program that provides volunteers the skills and resources they need to engage their neighborhoods and communities. An ideal candidate is creative, highly organized, and ready to hit the ground running. The position is full-time and salaried ($2,000 / month). People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
§ Write and execute a field plan to contact, persuade and turn out voters
§ Manage the voter database, including selecting targets, tracking IDs and volunteer contact information
§ Manage a team of field organizers to execute the field plan
§ Train field organizers, volunteers and fellows on voter persuasion, data integrity and other relevant skills
§ Run weekly field staff meetings and daily reporting call
§ Manage a metrics driven operation and report progress to goals in a timely and accurate manner
§ Help plan and build for press events and candidate appearances
§ Build and manage relationships with allied organizations as they pertain to field activities
Qualifications
Applicants must
§ Have a minimum of three cycles of field experience, including two cycles of staff management
§ Be able to commit through the April 28th Special election
§ Have a passion for local issues, organizing, and voter engagement
§ Possess excellent personal, verbal and written communication skills
§ Be able to successfully coach and manage staff and volunteers
§ Have the ability to communicate with diverse populations and leaders
§ Be able to work in a high-pressure setting and willing to work long hours, including nights and weekends
§ Have experience meeting goals and the ability to manage many tasks simultaneously
§ Be willing to travel across the city and possess a driver's license and vehicle
§ Be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Google Spreadsheets, and Votebuilder
Please send all resumes to dccampaignmanager@gmail.com
* Applicants with Washington, DC ties are preferred*
*People of color are strongly encouraged to apply*
* Write a few statements on how effective you can be in a 98% African-American district*
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