Field Director for targeted Congressional Campaigns in Northern California

[William Happy]

SUMMARY:

Seeking a full-time Field Director to manage, plan and execute multiple paid canvasses targeting November 2018 Congressional and local races for the ACLU of Northern California. 

The Trump administration has brought unprecedented and deliberate attacks on our civil liberties. In reaction to this current political climate, the ACLU feels an urgent need to expand beyond legal defense to voter education. With this, the ACLU seeks to increase voter turnout, voter education, and pressure all candidates on the issues most affecting people today. 

ROLE:

The Field Director will play a vital role on the campaign leadership team. This position will spearhead voter mobilization and engagement throughout the Central Valley, will help develop field strategies in key districts, and will manage staff. The Field Director will report directly to the Consultant and the ACLU of Northern California. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensuring that daily, weekly, and long-term goals are met consistently 

Recruiting, training, scheduling, and following up with all canvassers

Ensuring that organizers and canvassers maintain accurate and reliable voter data

Assisting with the recruiting, training, and managing a team of paid field organizers in our SF office

Developing a field plan, strategizing target districts, and cutting turf 

Daily reporting and monitoring of metrics to the Consultant (contact rates, flake rates, confirmation rates, shift rates, etc.)

Communicating all important on-the-ground information to the Consultant

Managing a staff of 3-5 organizers, and up to 50-75 paid canvassers

REQUIREMENTS:

Two to three cycles of Field Director experience, with at least one experience of managing full time direct reports

Ability to work long, irregular campaign hours including weekends

Proficiency with VAN, L2, Google Sheets, and Microsoft Excel

Strong canvassing and training skills

Excellent recruiting skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and in (sometimes chaotic) team settings

Skilled in inspiring and supporting people at all levels, and particularly with direct reports 

Strong commitment to social justice and equity

SALARY:

The compensation will be $5,500-$6,000 a month. 

LOCATION:

This position will be based out of Oakland, CA, but will be working on Central Valley Congressional races. If you are from the Central Valley we strongly urge you to apply.

CONTACT:

Resumes should be submitted to shwe...@50p1.com with “Field Director” in the subject line.