[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Statewide Campaign Seeks Field Director

January 20, 2020

[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Statewide Campaign Seeks Field Director

A targeted, top-tier western statewide federal campaign is seeking a qualified and energetic Field Director to join a growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to oversee the development and implementation of a statewide field and outreach operation, as well as flip a highly-competitive seat. This position will report to the Campaign Manager and is a member of senior staff.


They are responsible for planning and executing the campaign field plan, managing field staff, and accountable for all quantitative and qualitative field metrics. The Field Director is also responsible for opening campaign offices and oversight of the field budget.


Responsibilities:


  • Ability to draft and implement a comprehensive, data-­driven field plan

  • Build and manage a field team to execute said complex field plan

  • Set, meet and exceed benchmarks for voter contact, volunteer recruitment, grassroots engagement and GOTV

  • Design and standardize best practices for data management using the campaign's voter file software 

  • Establish a strong professional culture within the field organization focused on accountability, specific goals, innovation and sense of purpose 

  • Oversee political organizing and outreach

  • Manage the field budget and coordinate activities with senior staff

  • Statewide travel

  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:


  • At least two cycles of political campaign field or comparable experience

  • Experience managing, and ideally building, a staff

  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tight deadlines

  • Strong knowledge of VAN

  • A positive attitude and strong work ethic

  • Ability to work long and sometimes irregular hours including weekends

  • Access to a car and a clean driving record

  • Sense of humor

  • Experience organizing in rural areas and remote staff management is a plus


Compensation: A competitive salary will be offered, along with healthcare benefits.


To Apply: Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. The campaign does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.


Interested candidates should send a resume and 3 professional references to 2020campaigninfo@gmail.com with "Field Director" in the subject line.

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