Field Director
- Newark, NJ
- $1,250-1,450 per week
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Recruit, train, and manage a team of 20-50 paid canvassers who will engage voters about the special election.
- Canvass yourself multiple days a week to lead by example and train staff in the field.
- Set voter contact goals and hold staff accountable for meeting them.
- Provide ongoing training, support, and motivation to ensure a high-performing team.
- Identify, promote, and develop leadership within the team to maximize impact.
- Foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all staff feel valued and respected.
- Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure message accuracy and data integrity.
- Maintain a safe and positive working environment for all staff.
- Develop and execute strategic plans to reach targeted voters effectively.
- Handle administrative tasks, including daily data reporting, payroll processing, and inventory management.
- Experience leading, motivating, and managing large teams in a fast-paced setting.
- Eagerness to lead from the front by actively canvassing alongside the team.
- Extreme attention to detail and a proven ability to enforce high standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter mentality.
- Passion for community organizing and empowering voters to take action.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice.
- Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Experience managing paid canvasses or teams of paid employees.
- Familiarity with voter engagement tools such as VAN and MiniVAN.
- Experience working with diverse communities, marginalized populations and or underrepresented populations.
- Strong facilitation and training experience.
- Local ties to the area.
- Salary: $1,250 - $1,450 per week, based on experience.
- Generous benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and hands-on training.
- Opportunities for advancement and bonuses at the campaign’s conclusion.