FOF is a federally registered "independent expenditure" political action committee that aims to win elections and regain political power. FOFAF is a non-profit "social welfare" organization that aims to advance a progressive legislative and policy agenda. Together they work to build permanent progressive power by engaging and mobilizing people and community-based organizations on issues. FOF/FOFAF were founded in 2016 by a coalition of groups on the cutting edge of political action, including NextGen America, labor unions representing a cross-section of working families, and allied progressive organizations. In 2016, we invested $60 million toward building the foundation and continued our efforts organizing and engaging communities in 2017. FOF and FOFAF plan to expand and continue their unique and now-proven model to build infrastructure and power for progressive issues and candidates in 2018 and 2020. For Our Future is on the ground, with infrastructure and staff already working in Florida, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
JOB SUMMARY
Top tier statewide campaign is seeking full-time Regional Field Director for an aggressive organizing and paid canvassing program. The Regional Director will be responsible for recruiting, training, and managing teams of volunteers, executing the statewide field plan, political organizing, and supervision of a volunteer operation within his/her assigned regions. Responsibilities may grow to include managing a regional team and a paid canvass operation. Regional Field Directors will report directly to their assigned Deputy Field Director or Field Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Being a skilled manager, as candidates will be responsible for more than traditional field work.
- Overseeing a robust volunteer recruitment, training, and management campaign.
- Working directly with state leadership to help implement new communications and digital strategies in your region.
- Building crucial relationships with leaders of the progressive community and serving as regional lead for FOF PA's Partnership Program.
- Having a passion for community organizing and movement building, as well as a track record of managing programs that develop capacity to meet metrics-based goals on data-driven campaigns.
- Managing organizers and canvassers to educate on progressive issues and get out the vote to boost progressives up and down the ballot.
- Representing the campaign at community events and meetings when advised by the organization.
- Recruit, hire, train and manage canvassers, volunteers, and/or organizers.
- Ensuring that daily, weekly, and monthly goals are met and exceeded.
- Conduct extensive coaching and development on best practices for organizing, canvassing, recruitment and retention.
- Ensuring that all required soft reporting is accurate and timely, and that all regional data is entered on time.
- Monitoring metrics within each assigned region including but not limited to attempts per shifts, flake rate, conversation rate, action conversion rate; implementing rigorous systems to meet assigned goals associated with this metrics.
- Representing the campaign at community events and meetings when advised by the organization.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 1-2 cycles of competitive campaign or advocacy experience preferred.
- 2-4 years of experience managing a team and hitting competitive field goals preferred.
- 2-4 years of experience working with volunteers preferred.
- 2-4 years relationship-based organizing and leadership development experience, including one-on-one meetings and team building preferred.
- Outreach and partnership building with other progressive organizations.
- Media and communications experience preferred.
- Staff training & management skills.
- Strong knowledge of Votebuilder/VAN preferred but not required.
- Basic computer literacy and access to a reliable portable computer.
- Ability or experience implementing a statewide field plan tailored to assigned region.
- Ability to work long and irregular hours in a fast paced, metrics driven work environment.
- Must have reliable access to a vehicle and a valid driver's license.
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure while handling multiple projects.
- Ability to work independently and in team settings.
- Strong coaching skills and abilities.
- Winning mentality
- Bilingual experience is a plus, but not required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Regional Field Director reports to the Deputy Field Director. In the absence of a Deputy Field Director, the RFD will report to the Field Director.
- Regional Field Director will manage one or more teams of volunteers, field managers, and/or canvassers.
- Conduct daily trainings, including launching and debriefing at the beginning and end of daily shifts.
- In-turf coaching, support, and accountability required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT (Environment, temperature, noise level, inside/outside or other factors that will affect the working conditions while performing the job)
- Regional Field Director is expected to make regular turf visits and canvasser shadowing new canvassers/organizers, and thus may be subject to extreme heat, rain, or other extreme weather conditions.
- Office environments vary, but a Regional Field Director should expect to work in an open office setting, among colleagues and direct reports.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Primary physical demands for the job include regular sitting, standing/walking, and lifting up to 50lbs.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
- Employees may be required to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
- Employees may be required to abide by certain blackout dates during a campaign cycle, and generally not allowed to take more than 2-3 days off consecutively unless it's an emergency.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- At least one cycle of electoral experience, particularly in a field or organizing role
- One year or more of issue advocacy experience working in coalition with partner organizations
PREFERRED SKILLS (What skills would you prefer candidate have?)
- Ability to use Votebuilder/VAN
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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For Our Future Action Fund is an equal opportunity employer. This application will not be used for limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law, including race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, creed, national origin, disability, ancestry, military service, or veteran status. Should an applicant need reasonable accommodation in the application process, he or she should contact a company representative.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
The relationship between you and the For Our Future Action Fund is referred to as "employment at will." This means that your employment can be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause, with or without notice, by you or the For Our Future Action Fund/For Our Future. No representative of For Our Future Action Fund has authority to enter into any employment agreement with you that is contrary to the foregoing "employment at will" relationship. By signing below, you hereby affirm your that your employment is "at will", and that you acknowledge that no oral or written statements or representations regarding your employment can alter your "at will" status, except for a written statement signed by you and our Chief Executive Officer or duly authorized representative as determined by a resolution of the Board of Directors of For Our Future Action Fund.
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