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Field Director
This position is based in Las Vegas, NV.
Salary $70,000
Founded in 2016, For Our Future Action Fund and For Our Future run the largest, permanent progressive field program across key states. Our vision is to expand the progressive infrastructure and advance economic prosperity for all, strong community schools, climate justice, and civil rights. Along with community partners and volunteers, we consistently engage with people in face-to-face conversations around what issues matter most to them. By organizing people in lasting relationships, we win elections, drive local progress, make a community's collective voice heard, and help build the transformative power needed to improve people's lives.
In 2018, we made over 9 million door knocks and held 1.3 million face-to-face conversations with voters in 7 states. Our turnout operation and innovative program helped restore voting rights to 1.4 million Floridians, expand Medicaid coverage to 400,000 in Virginia, and resulted in sizable electoral progress at the state and federal level, including the pick up of 3 Governor's mansions, 1 Senate seat, 13 Congressional seats, and 22 state legislative seats.
FOF will continue to grow and win through 2020, building power across issue fights and elections. Headquartered in Washington, DC, our current state programs include Florida, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
JOB SUMMARY
For Our Future Nevada is seeking full-time Field Director. The Field Director will be responsible for managing staff across the state, directing the day-to-day operations of all field programs, and assisting the leadership team in developing and executing strategic statewide issue advocacy and electoral programs. The Field Director reports directly to the State Director.
Successful candidates will also bring all or most of the following skills and attributes to this position: a commitment to teamwork; have an exceptional ability to stay organized, to manage their time effectively, and to juggle several priorities that may change quickly; and finally possess a keen attention to detail.
Work will, at times, be scheduled in the evenings and/or weekends. This position requires creativity and flexibility due to the fast-paced nature and mission of our organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Leading a metrics-driven statewide team of field and organizing professionals.
● Setting, and ensuring that all goals and benchmarks are met for voter contact, grassroots engagement or any issue advocacy or other electoral programs For Our Future Nevada participates in. Will also require demonstrating that all field activities are tracked, measured, and adhere to organizational norms and industry best practices.
● Maintaining the integrity of the voter files as well as any internal databases, enforcing all protocols and procedures outlined by For Our Future regarding data and data entry, and ensuring that all data entry for their team is timely and accurate.
● Hiring, training, and monitoring the field team, as well as any volunteers, in a way that builds capacity, ensures safety and retention, and adheres to industry best practices;
● Approving and overseeing the preparation of all voter contact materials including but not limited to scripts, literature, turf, voter contact lists, volunteer and activist lists in a way that enables the field staff to carry out the program effectively and efficiently;
● Preparing regularly reports on state qualitative and quantitative accomplishments for to the State Director, For Our Future national team, as well as and in-state and national stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
● At Least 3 cycles of experience working on legislative, electoral and/or issue field campaigns, with at least 2 cycles of field experience required; Nevada specific campaign experience, highly encouraged.
● Familiarity with Nevada's political landscape and the various progressive issues facing the state, highly encouraged.
● Strong computer skills, including but not limited to working knowledge of spreadsheets and proficiency in VAN Administration, required.
● Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal abilities, including the ability to communicate effectively with a team as well as facilitate trainings. Previous experience managing a multi-layered statewide organizing program -- whether in an electoral or issue setting -- preferred.
● Proven problem-solving skills, solutions-oriented approaches, a willingness to take the initiative, and an eagerness to learn.
● Ability to develop long-term plans, set objectives, and track progress toward achieving objectives;
● Experience working on projects in a fast-paced environment;
● Exercise good judgment in high-pressure situations and maintain a calm demeanor under stress;
● Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a busy office with personal enthusiasm, optimism, and a sense of humor;
● Must have reliable access to transportation.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Field Director will manage the Northern Nevada Regional Field Director and a large statewide field team, to include Field Organizers, Canvass Coordinators, and Canvassers and/or Phone Bankers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
● Work is performed in an open office environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
● The physical demands of the job include bending and sitting for extended periods.
● Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
● May be required to walk for extended periods of time (several hours at a time).
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
● Normal hours of business are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday, however 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. Emergencies are not affected by this policy.
For Our Future offers the following benefits to all full-time employees:
● Health Insurance Coverage - 95% Employer Paid and 5% Employee
● Paid maternity leave
● Paid paternity leave
● Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions up to the first 5%
● $100 Monthly Cell Phone Bill Reimbursement
● 10 Days Paid Time Off granted at the start of every new calendar year, as well as all paid federal holidays
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.
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, physical or mental disability, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, arrest record, conviction record, ancestry, military service, or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or ordinances. Should an applicant need reasonable accommodation in the application process, they 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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