Grassroots Campaigns is hiring Field Canvass Directors in Las Vegas, Nevada
Merida Lloyd
About Grassroots Campaigns:
Grassroots Campaigns is a consulting firm that
runs face-to-face engagement campaigns on behalf of progressive nonprofit,
political, and humanitarian organizations such as the ACLU, Planned Parenthood,
Oxfam, the Sierra Club, and the national Democratic Party. We run voter registration
drives, voter mobilization campaigns, and grassroots lobbying efforts.
About the Job: In recent years Nevada has become a bellwether state for the
Southwest, and Nevada’s Democratic Presidential caucus is viewed as an
important marker of enthusiasm for any candidate in this critical region of the
country. We'll be working to talk to voters one-on-one (including many
Spanish-speaking voters) about the importance of turning out for this
nationally important caucus.
Over the course of the year, organizers may run
membership building and fundraising canvasses, volunteer organizing, ballot
initiative petition drives, voter registration, or voter turnout
campaigns.
Responsibilities:
- Recruitment: Whether organizing volunteers or
managing paid staff, Directors will spend a lot of their time recruiting people
to work on their projects. This will include creating a visibility strategy to
generate interest in the campaign, interviewing potential staff, and making
hiring decisions.
- Staff
Management: Directors will
supervise teams of staff that could range from 15-50, depending on the project.
This will include, conducting individual and group meetings to set goals and
provide ongoing feedback and evaluation, setting and enforcing expectations for
performance and conduct, and cultivating a welcoming, professional and
motivating atmosphere.
- Canvassing
and Training: Directors will
work to develop and execute a strategy to maximize overall campaign results,
teaching field outreach skills to canvassers. This will include canvassing in
the field 3 or 4 days per week, training new and experienced staff in the
field, giving feedback to crew leaders and demonstrating strong field outreach
skills and results.
- Develop
Leaders: Directors will
work with the best, most dedicated volunteers or staff, teaching them
organizing and management skills so that they can take on leadership roles on
the campaign, such as trainer roles or field supervisor roles, improving the
overall size and quality of the project.
- Administration: Track expenses, manage the budget for
your office, process staff payroll, and maintain records for future organizing
efforts.
Qualifications:
Strong communication and motivational skills,
work ethic, and passion for progressive issues are essential. Candidates must
be able to work within a team, have proven leadership ability and experience
handling a lot of responsibility. Strong self-direction and the ability to take
initiative are also necessary qualifications. Previous campaign experience is a
plus, and may qualify candidates for additional leadership positions.
Expectations: Long campaign hours including evenings and
weekends.
Timing and Location: Start immediately in Las Vegas, Nevada.
To Apply: E-mail you resume to Merida Lloyd at mll...@grassrootscampaigns.com with "FCD: JTAL" in the subject line.