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We are hiring Field Directors to manage our office in Springfield and Lee’s Summit, MO!

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Springfield, MO
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Job Type:
    Temporary
    Start Date:
    August 13, 2026
    End Date:
    November 11, 2026
    Compensation:
    USD $1,146 - $1,500 / week

    Description

    About The Outreach Team

    Canvass Field Director

    The Outreach Team is a premier national field firm. We partner with organizations working to solve some of the biggest problems facing our society, from expanding clean, reliable energy to strengthening the communities that will power our future, and help them build the resources they need to make an impact. We are a people-powered enterprise; our campaigns are effective because we hire diverse teams of talented people, invest in our staff, and treat them well.

    We are hiring Field Directors to manage our office in Springfield and Lee’s Summit, MO. The Field Director will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers to contact Springfield residents at the door. They will work within the director team to build an office to scale from the ground up. The Field Director is expected to train canvassers in the field while canvassing themselves to lead by example; they must also communicate long and short-term goals to staff and manage campaign reporting. The Field Director manages canvassers and Team Leads and reports to the Lead Director.

    Additionally, the Lead Campaign Director will manage a team of one or more Deputy Directors and will be responsible for building an office to scale from the ground up. The Lead Director position reports to the Project Director, and the Deputy Director position reports to the Lead Director.

    Locations:

    • Springfield and Lee’s Summit, MO

    Preference for local candidates

    Canvass Management Responsibilities:

    • Manage a team of 40–60 hourly staff who will canvass door to door to talk to community members about local clean energy storage projects and build community support for a reliable, affordable energy future
    • Canvass yourself several days a week to train staff and drive office goals
    • Set goals and hold staff accountable to them
    • Train and provide ongoing motivation and support to staff
    • Identify, promote, and train a leadership team
    • Build a diverse team where staff feel respected while fostering a culture of equity and justice
    • Implement quality control measures to ensure the integrity of the work
    • Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff
    • Develop strategic plans to reach targeted constituents in assigned locations
    • Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distribution of materials

    Qualifications:

    Must Have:

    • Leadership experience; ability to motivate, grow, and manage a large team
    • Eagerness to lead from the front and canvass several days a week
    • Extreme attention to detail and a proven ability to instill that quality in others
    • Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills
    • Strong passion for community organizing and fostering civic engagement
    • Track record of equity and inclusion
    • Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends

    Nice to Have:

    • Experience running paid canvasses or managing paid employees
    • Familiarity with VAN and MiniVAN
    • Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
    • Facilitation experience
    • Local knowledge/experience

    Salary:

    The salary range for this position is $1,146 – $1,500 per week. We offer a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and hands-on training. At the end of the campaign, there may be opportunities for advancement and bonuses.

    At The Outreach Team, we prioritize equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.

    To Apply Visit: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/jobs

    Location

    On-site
    Springfield, MO, USA

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