Progressive Bronx Campaign seeks Field Director
NYC Campaigns
A progressive Bronx municipal campaign seeks a qualified individual to fill the role of Field Director (FD) for a campaign in Bronx, NY. The FD will work to develop, implement and execute petition and direct contact field programs. A successful candidate will be a self-starter possessing a breadth of experience across all aspects of organizing political campaigns, demonstrated leadership abilities, excellent communications skills, admin level knowledge of Votebuilder/VAN software, and knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets.
Applicants who live locally to the campaign or have access to their own vehicle will be given preference. Candidate must be registered to vote in the State of New York.
Responsibilities
Creation of canvass proposals and plans
Recruitment, hiring, and training of Canvassers
Tracking and submission of payroll and employee paperwork
Tracking and assessment of the program and recommending methods to improve contact quality
Micro-targeting likely voters through research of demographics, income, and local issues
Regular communication with campaign leadership and submission of daily reports
Fulfilling other duties as required
Requirements
Absolute confidentiality with regards to all aspects of the campaign
Demonstrated admin level knowledge of NGP VAN software suites
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use office software like Excel, Word, Google Sheets and file sharing services like Onedrive or Dropbox.
Familiarity with New York State ballot access procedure
Excellent written and oral communication skills
The ability to lead and develop staff
Availability to work all weekends and Fridays
The ability to communicate electronically at all times while working.