The Nevada Senate Democratic Caucus is seeking a Field Director to assist in building a program to take the State Senate majority. The Field Director is responsible for working with individual State Senate campaigns and the Nevada State Democratic Party to develop a field program, build a volunteer organization, and utilize a digital strategy to support field efforts. The position would run through Election Day 2016.
Responsibilities include:
Drafting and leading the execution of a field plan that includes both incumbent protection and targeted GOP-held seats
Assisting in the management of staff
Facilitating the training and development of field staff
Recruiting and engaging volunteers
Maintaining relationships with partner organizations
Maintaining and creating numerous spreadsheets
Ensuring that all metrics related to field activities are properly tracked
Other assigned duties
Qualifications and Skills:
At least two cycles of field experience on issue or electoral campaigns, with one cycle managing staff
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Extensive experience with Votebuilder
Willing to work extensive hours, including nights and weekends
Positive attitude and ability to motivate staff members
Committed to details, results, meeting goals, and tracking/using data to inform decisions
Ability to approach problem solving with creativity
Nevada ties a plus, but not required
This position reports directly to the Executive Director.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Nevada Senate Democratic Caucus (NSD) is committed to diversity among staff, and recognizes that continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. NSD is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, personal appearance, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, or any other legally protected basis. NSD will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Interested individuals should send a resume and cover letter detailing past campaign experience to Peter Koltak at pko...@nvsenatedems.com. Please submit application by December 22nd, 2015.