Congressional Field Director, Long Island, NY

[Campaign Hiring]

Description 

Top tier congressional campaign is currently searching for a field director to manage the campaign’s grassroots outreach program. The position is hired on a rolling basis, and requires an enthusiastic, experienced staffer to manage under pressure. Ideal starting date is February 15^th.

 

Responsibilities

·       Manage the campaign’s grassroots outreach, including managing local stakeholders and political contacts across NY-1 for the June Primary.

·       Execute the campaign’s petition program to gain access to the ballot, including the training and mentorship of petitioners.

·       Set up and manage field events across the district, and assist event hosts in recruitment and attendance.

·       Hire, train, and manage field staff in volunteer recruitment, training, and organizing in the primary.

·       Work with campaign manager in managing political stakeholders in local, county, regional, and national party organizations as relates to field operations.

·       Assume responsibilities as delegated by the campaign manager for the successful execution of fundraising.

 

Qualifications

·       Have minimum of 2 cycles of campaign experience, with 1 year of field experience. The ideal candidate will have experience managing paid staff and/or super volunteers.

·       Experience working with Votebuilder, Mailchimp, and other volunteer and communication databases.

·       Willing to work long hours, including nights and weekends as necessary;

·       Capable of managing for results through ambitious goal setting and objectives.

·       Knowledge of New York politics, including the petition’s process, is ideal. Willing to relocate to Long Island

 

Please send resume and 3 references to licampai...@gmail.com. Please write “Field Director” with your name in the subject line.