New York Democratic congressional candidate seeks a Field Director for the 2018 campaign cycle in one of the country's top targeted districts, NY-19.
The Field Director will serve as a core part of the senior leadership team, working closely with the candidate, stakeholders, and consultants, serving as a point of contact on the ground. The Field Director will be responsible for directing the day-to-day field operations for one of the nation's top potential swing seats, and the most flippable one in New York State. In this role, the Field Director will be responsible for planning and executing the campaign field plan and managing field staff and volunteers.
The ideal candidate is committed to electing Democrats to office and has a passion for progressive change. We are looking for a candidate with high energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude, who is eager to take on new challenges.
Responsibilities:
Serve on campaign's senior staff, work directly with the candidate and campaign consultants to develop and execute a field program that emphasizes targeted voter contact and grassroots outreach
Recruit, train, and manage staff to run regional county field operations
Recruit, train, and manage team of field volunteers
Track and analyze field data to ensure key milestones are achieved and use this data to inform the campaign's field program
Help oversee the field budget and allocate campaign resources appropriately
Network, develop, and strengthen relationships with NY-19 voters
Manage the day-to-day field operations
Qualifications:
Minimum of one cycle of campaign field experience required. Previous congressional campaign experience or equivalent preferred, preference given to those with experience in New York or the Northeast
Experience recruiting, hiring, training and managing a team
Experience developing, training and empowering volunteers
Knowledge of NGP VAN, ActBlue, and Excel
Ability to think quickly and strategically under pressure
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Prior experience with targeting and direct outreach
Excellent organization and time management skills
Holds a valid driver's license
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Interested applicants should submit a resume, brief cover letter, and reference contact info to info@garethrhodes.com with the subject line "Field Director."
Note: Position is based in Kingston, New York
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