March For Our Lives - National Field Director

[Gabriella Salazar]

Formed in the days following the February 14, 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, March for Our Lives (MFOL) has already changed the landscape on gun violence prevention by engaging millions of young people to make their voices heard in their communities, legislatures, and at the ballot box.

Since its founding, MFOL has:
 Turned out 800,000 people to demand stronger gun laws at the March For Our Lives in Washington DC and at 800 sibling marches around the world
 Took to the road, visiting 24 states in 60 days to meet with young activists and register voters on the Road to Change tour
 Spurred the passage of 50 new gun violence prevention measures across the country
 Registered more than 50,000 new voters
 Scored record turnout of young voters in the 2018 midterm elections
 Formed 150 youth-led chapters all over the country, headed by a team of eight regional directors
MFOL has proven that it is not just a march – it is a movement capable of demanding and achieving meaningful gun violence prevention reforms at the state and federal levels.

In order to continue to succeed and grow as an organization capable of ending the gun violence epidemic in this country, MFOL is seeking National Field Director.

The Field Director is responsible for developing and executing a field plan closely coupled to the strategic goals of MFOL while providing strategy to engage activists outside already represented areas. The Director also creates and implements innovative ways to track engagement and works with the field staff to expand and increase engagement and retention of organizers.  The Field Director directly supervises the Network Coordinator and the field staff and is critical to supporting and maintaining the group’s chapter and volunteer network. 

The Field Director’s specific responsibilities include:

• Working with the other national staff, develop new programs and strategies to engage grassroots supporters in wide ranging activism and community building; 

• Build out and execute a data plan that effectively tracks student members and organizational growth at the chapter level; 

• Increase engagement in national organizing campaigns for youth activists, with particular focus on engagement of communities affected by gun violence;

• Develop, cultivate, and steward relationships with local group leaders, activists, state directors and other stakeholders to execute grassroots engagement strategy; 

• Devise and implement engagement plans for diverse communities throughout the country; 

• Maintain awareness of emerging legislation, local government actions, and other events for activism opportunities and work with the Policy team to engage chapter members in these efforts;

• Develop and conduct training, support, and educational resources for MFOL field staff, chapter leaders and local partners;

• Represent MFOL at local and regional events, conferences, and other similar events, as needed;

• Other duties as assigned.

This position is based in Broward County, FL. March For Our Lives’ chapter network is nationwide, and significant travel will be required.  To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Amanda Conlee at amanda...@marchforourlives.com.