[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] JOB: Field Manager (FLIC VOTES)

May 9, 2019

[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] JOB: Field Manager (FLIC VOTES)

Job Description

The Field Manager will manage alongside FLIC Votes' Political Director all aspects of the field, phone banking and data for FLIC Votes' statewide voter engagement program, including construction of contact universes, reports, VAN administration, voter file. Additionally, alongside the Political Director coordinate robocalls and robot surveys. The role of the Field Manager is to support the efforts of FLIC Votes' members and various sites throughout the state. The ideal candidate understands comprehensive campaigns, field operations and adult education methods to implement culturally appropriate capacity building activities and civic engagement opportunities for partners and in the field.

Key Roles include:

  • Implement strategies and build infrastructure to conduct field canvass and phone bank operations in South, Central Florida and North Florida
  • Support the Communications Team to develop messaging and materials for campaigns and field programs
  • Supervises: Regional Civic Engagement Coordinators, Site Leads, Team Captains, Canvassers, Embedded Organizers, Quality Control Associates, Phone Bank Coordinator, Phone Bankers, Communications Associate to strategically use and track appropriate data
  • Execute voter engagement plans and monitor progress towards measurable outcomes for participation at phone banks, canvassing, and other voter turnouts/engagement activities.
  • Develop and manage Partnership Agreements with local partners to implement voter engagement programs
  • Support alliance building and membership development to sustain productive internal and external relationships and promote Florida Immigrant Coalition Votes and its member organizations.
  • Ensure Voter Database development and management to serve campaign needs. Support Deputy Campaign Manager and Site Coordinators to produce, use and track appropriate data. Develop and oversee data, reporting, and quality control systems statewide.
  • Facilitate weekly campaign meetings including setting an agenda, leading the team through the meeting, and ensuring follow-up.
  • Contribute to development of overall campaign strategy and strategic decision making.
  • Ensure that campaign teams are working in accordance with the campaign's strategy and field plans.
  • Coordinate the documentation and monitoring of progress towards programmatic goals and objectives.
  • Provide supervision and coaching to those you directly supervise. This includes performance-related feedback, training and support, work planning and appropriate delegation of responsibilities and work.

Qualifications and experience

  • Three or more years in leadership positions in political campaigns, field, and canvass operations covering numerous geographic regions and contacting tens of thousands of voters.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute campaign goals and objectives, to work effectively with local allies and leaders and carry out required objectives.
  • They will have successful experience leading and managing diverse staffs and working with ethnically and culturally diverse populations and will have an intellectual drive, a progressive outlook, and the entrepreneurial spirit to effectively conduct campaigns.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, motivational skills, work ethic, and desire for political change are essential.
  • Strong management and supervisory skills required. Candidates must be able to work within a team, have proven leadership ability and an orientation towards handling many responsibilities.
  • Background and commitment to social justice work and demonstrate a strong personal commitment to FLIC's mission and values.
  • Experience in building and maintaining multi-sector alliances preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
  • Computer skills: working knowledge of campaign databases including the Voter Activation Network, word processing, spreadsheet, and multimedia presentation software.
  • English fluency required, other language desirable (Spanish and/or Haitian Creole).
  • Prior knowledge and experience working in Florida and selected regions is a plus.
  • Familiarity with 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 non-profit rules a plus.
  • This position requires travel.

Salary: $45,000 annual and a generous benefits package and travel stipend.

How to Apply: Please email a thoughtful, one-page cover letter along with your resume, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and why you want to work at FLIC Votes with the subject line "Field Manager" to HR@floridaimmigrant.org.

Application deadline: Until position is filled

FLIC Votes is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, trans, queer, and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Please www.floridaimmigrant.org to learn more about us.

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