Fairfax, VA: Field Director Helmer for Virginia

[Erik Darcey]

Field Director in Virginia House Race

Helmer for Virginia is looking to hire a talented and motivated Field Director ready to hustle. This District was lost by only 99 votes in 2017, will be a DLCC Spotlight race, and is one of the top red-to-blue flip targets in Virginia this cycle. The successful candidate will have experience organizing in the grassroots space, will help design and implement the field plan, and will oversee a sizable budget and staff. A commitment is required from April through November. Competitive salary and benefits.

Responsibilities:

● Manage and coach a team of organizers to recruit, train and manage volunteers; hold organizers accountable to goals

● Develop and execute a field plan in coordination with the Campaign Manager

● Build and maintain political relationships with local party, community and grasstop leaders; leverage volunteer capacity from local partner groups

● Consistently meet daily and weekly metric goals

● Ensure daily data entry and QC

● Build a strong and supportive team culture

● Execute digital organizing

Skills & Qualifications:

● At least 1-2 cycles of organizing experience

● Strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to equality and diversity, and a commitment to help others grow professionally

● Goal-oriented and data-focused

● Knowledge of the progressive grassroots space

● Ability to meet tight deadlines and to adapt quickly under pressure

● Good working knowledge of campaign technology platforms including VAN/Votebuilder, NGP, Google Docs/Excel, Hustle, Mobilize America, and others

● Familiarity with digital organizing and related platforms

● Ability to work long and irregular hours in a fast-paced, metrics-driven, work environment

● Ability to relocate if necessary

● Access to a car and computer

To Apply:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to erik at danhelmer dot com.

Helmer for Virginia is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. Helmer for Virginia is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, ancestry, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law. Helmer for Virginia will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.