Field Director
Overview:
The Mike Villarreal Campaign for Mayor is seeking highly motivated field staff 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 Field Director will report to the Campaign Manager. The position is full-time and salaried.
Responsibilities
· Write and execute a field plan to contact, persuade and turn out voters
· Work with Campaign Manager and other staff to ensure integration of field into larger strategy
· Manage the voter database, including selecting targets, tracking IDs and volunteer contact information
· Manage a team of field organizers to execute the field plan
· Ensure field offices are welcoming and positive work spaces for volunteers and staff
· Train field organizers, volunteers and fellows on voter persuasion, data integrity and other relevant skills
· Run weekly field staff meetings and daily reporting calls
· 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 two cycles of field experience, including one cycle of staff management
· Be able to commit through the May 9th election with the possibility of a June 15th runoff
· Have a passion for 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
*Spanish-English bilingual applicants and applicants with San Antonio ties are preferred*
If interested, email a resume and three references to matthew@mikevillarreal.com with "Field Director Application" in the subject line.
The Mike Villarreal Campaign is an equal opportunity employer.
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