Director, Field Campaigns (NYC)

[NY Campaigns]

Director, Field Campaigns

A progressive political consulting firm based in New York City is seeking an experienced Canvass Director. We are growing our team ahead of the upcoming election cycle and seeking a strong leader to direct our voter outreach operations and other campaign projects as needed. 

We know field is often the difference in winning or losing a campaign and we are looking for a Canvass Director who can excel when given autonomy over a project, can work well under tight deadlines and has experience building and motivating teams. 

The Role:

• Develop field campaigns including staffing goals, budgets, and outreach plans
• Draft and edit materials to be used in the field
• Report qualitative and quantitative data to the campaign 
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain quality canvass directors and canvassers with daily training and investment programs

• Attention to detail, data integrity, and quality control is a must
• Collaborate with senior management and campaigns to ensure messaging in the field tracks the campaign messaging

Skills and Experience:

• Three years experience running or managing field/canvass campaigns with at least two in electoral campaigns

• Experience managing and supervising a team
• Knowledge of New York politics a plus
• Ability to effectively direct and motivate a team
• Excellent ability to independently problem solve
• Leadership experience, team-building skills and team investment strategies
• Ability to build strong relationships among a diverse group of people
• Computer proficiency, including VAN, miniVAN, Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google Suite
• Ability to travel as needed
• Valid drivers license preferred
• Must be able to work campaign hours, nights and weekends

• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred, but not required

Position Type: Full-time

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to newyorkc...@gmail.com

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive environment and workspace.  Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.