Field Director

Location and Timeline:

Norfolk, VA to start August 7th through November. This campaign will begin as voter registration and will transition to voter contact. Strong preference for local candidates.

About The Outreach Team

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 protecting human rights to fighting climate change -- 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.

Voter registration is a crucial first step to empowering citizens to make their voices heard and creating meaningful change in our democracy. By engaging community members across Virginia, we are building a movement that ensures the electorate accurately reflects the diversity and interests of all voters, giving everyone a seat at the decision table.

Deputy Directors will work within the director team to build an office to scale from the ground up. The Deputy Director is expected to train voter contact 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. Deputy Directors manage canvassers and Team Leads and report to the Lead Director.

Canvass Management Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 20-30 hourly staff who will canvass
• 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 voters 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
• Strong preference for local candidates

Nice-to-have

• Experience running paid canvasses or managing paid employees
• Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
• Facilitation experience
• Local knowledge/experience

Salary and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $1,146 - $1,412 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://theoutreachteam.applytojob.com/apply