Deputy Field Director
Organization Overview
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community. We lead collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American's right to vote. Our organization works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to our partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. For more information about America Votes, visit our website at www.americavotes.org.
Position Description
America Votes is seeking a talented staff and program manager with a record of success managing electoral and issue campaigns to serve as the Deputy Field Director. The Deputy Field Director will work directly with the National Field Director to support the America Votes state staff and operations. The Deputy Field Director will have a role in managing the creation of and implementation of AV's electoral and issue campaigns as well as special projects. The Deputy Field Director will provide direct support to the National Field Director and state staff as well as other departments as necessary.
The Deputy Field Director reports directly to the National Field Director.
Location
Responsibilities
- Work with the National Field Director to foster the growth, sustainability and effectiveness of existing and emerging state tables including supporting the management of state work and managing state teams.
- Maintain an ongoing knowledge of state table operations and programs that includes current cross-state products that deliver state intelligence and plans to a national political audience.
- Provide direct guidance, support and oversight to state table directors and other state staff in constructing of campaign plans including the drafting of the campaign budgets, work plans and overall timeline.
- Works with department and other appropriate staff to develop year-round work plans and regular reporting mechanisms for assigned field staff.
- Identify opportunities for cross-state learning among state table directors on best practices.
- Work with the National Field Director to develop, maintain and update resources for the states.
- Work with the National Field Director to identify and maintain a suite of professional development and training opportunities for state table directors, state table staff, and state table partners.
- Lead the development and implementation of special projects as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent political judgment and discretion.
- Expert level experience with electoral plan writing, targeting, modeling and management of field programs.
- Ability to travel on short notice.
- Strong writing, copy-editing, and material presentation skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Moderate to expert level skill with Microsoft Excel or other data management and presentation systems.
- Knowledge of progressive organizations and their political and organizing operations is a plus.
- Ability to work with leaders, members, and staff at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and keep track of the details in a rapid paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability in managing and leading coalitions with multi-issue agendas.
- Work well with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent listening, interpersonal, time-management and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts while maintaining important and effective relationships.
- Experience managing senior level staffers a plus.
- Experience with independent expenditure campaigns and VAN preferred.
- Experience with digital campaigns and new campaign and voter contact technology preferred.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience $65-$70K. Benefits include health, dental, vision and 401k.
To Apply
America Votes is committed to creating a dynamic, multi-cultural, diverse work environment. Candidates of color and of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. America Votes is an equal opportunity employer.
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