POSITION: Field Director
LOCATION: Richmond, CA; Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO
REPORTS TO: Manager of Campaign Strategy
DATES: April 2018 – November 2018
ROLE OVERVIEW
The SFER AN Field Director will plan and manage all aspects of the Electoral Fellowship programs; particularly fellow management and field strategy. This role is ideal for those who are passionate about field campaigning and fighting for educational equity.
The Students for Education Reform Action Network (SFER AN)'s summer fellowship trains college students to directly engage in grassroots advocacy by supporting student endorsed candidates and building community power through on the field organizing.
ABOUT US
Students for Education Reform Action Network (SFER AN) is a community organizing nonprofit that develops college students into grassroots organizers who fight for educational justice in their communities.
We have the audacity to believe that students have the power to demand functioning public schools in their communities. We also have the humility to know that only local, sustainable; grassroots change will create a public education system worthy of our youth. We work with urgency, passion, and lots of joy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Field Director manages all aspects of the program on the ground - including managing a robust voter contact program, delivering ongoing organizer training and managing fellows and canvassers. They ensure a positive experience for all fellows and train them to become well-rounded organizers able to deliver strong voter outreach and campaign strategy.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Recruiting and hiring fellows from local college campuses
· Train fellows and support in program setup before Fellowships begin
· Work with the SFER AN National Campaign Strategy Team to design and implement a robust voter outreach program and effectively execute the associated managerial tasks (setting goals, analyzing data, training and managing staff, conducting nightly reports, etc.)
· Delivering professional development sessions that consist of community organizing and canvassing training program and managing fellows to goal.
· Partner with1 on communications needs for the campaign
· Supervision of Organizing Fellows, including managing culture, motivation and various HR needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate must believe in the vision and principles of SFER AN and be driven by our mission of achieving educational equity for every child, regardless of race or background. A successful candidate will demonstrate passion and skills for playing a mission-critical support role in a national grassroots movement.
- · Bachelor's degree required
- · Two cycles of electoral and/or issue organizing experience required, some organizing experience preferred
- · Access to a car and a valid driver's license
- · Passion and talent for community organizing and social justice work; outstanding motivational and relationship-building skills management or training experience preferred
. - · Working knowledge of voter databases such as VAN, PDI, Nation Builder
- · Experience in an education policy or other issue advocacy environment a plus
- · Ability to manage field office and gradually coach Organizing Fellows how to take ownership of their own field office
- · Self-motivation and willingness to work long hours.
- · Ability to successfully communicate with diverse communities and leaders.
- · Strong interpersonal skills, experience meeting deadlines, and multitasking ability.
COMPENSATION
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
SFER Action Network seeks individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization and recruiting a team that reflects our student movement.
HOW TO APPLY
Email jobs@studentsforedreform.org with your resume and use 'Field Director Applicant' in the subject line. Please indicate in the body of the email where you learned of the position and why you are an ideal candidate.
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