Women in Politics: Field Directors, Northeast State Legislative Race

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Hiring immediately: Field Directors to build and manage grass roots field programs for women legislators who are leaders in state Democratic politics.

A successful candidate will be a dynamic individual possessing a breadth of organizing experience and demonstrating a range of professional skills.  S/he will be passionate about building people-powered campaigns and crushing the glass ceiling that exists for women running for political office.

 

Responsibilities Will Include:

·         Conducting or managing grass tops politics

·         Recruiting, training, and managing a volunteer field program

·         Tracking and reporting progress to goal in real time

·         Delivering program assessments and recommending strategic adjustments as needed

Required Skills and Qualities

·         Demonstrated experience with the responsibilities above and demonstrated possession of the required skills and qualities below…

·         The ability to train and motivate large community based volunteer groups

·         Mastery of voter contact programs including VAN and the like

·         Mastery of basic office programs including the Microsoft office suite, excel in particular, and file share programs

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills

·         Excellent time management and task organizing skills

·         The ability to solve problems

·         The ability to self-assess

·         Self-motivation and the commitment to see a task through regardless

 

Job Requirements

·         The ability to travel independently

·         Valid drivers’ license, insurance and access to a reliable vehicle

·         The ability to work extended hours

·         The ability to travel for extended periods of time

 

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Start Date:  Immediate Openings

End Date: November 15, 2016

Women are strongly encouraged to apply, all applicants are welcome.  Email resume and cover letter to northeast...@gmail.com subject line “Field Director State Legislative Race”