Regional Field Director - Red to Blue Midwest Congressional
midwestdemc...@gmail.com
Red to Blue Midwest Congressional Campaign hiring motivated individuals to become Regional Field Directors for the 2016 General Election. Regional Field Directors will be responsible for building a top-tier field program in their assigned regions of the district, and for hitting volunteer recruitment and voter contact goals in order to turn out Democratic voters in one of the most contested Congressional Districts in the country.
Responsibilities include:
Recruit, manage, train, and retain volunteers
Hiring and managing a team of interns
Building and maintaining relationships with local community leaders and other Democratic campaigns
Handling the day-to-day operations of a field office in assigned turf
Providing accurate reports of progress towards all goals
Meeting all assigned benchmarks and goals, including voter contact goals, volunteer recruitment goals, and other metrics as assigned.
Qualifications:
Prior campaign experience a plus, but not required
Prior experience using VAN a plus, but not required
Ability to adapt to changing priorities while on tight deadlines
Good organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work long and irregular hours in a fast-paced, metrics-driven work environment
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully relate to voters and volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds.
This campaign is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons of color, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.
To apply, send a one-page resume, cover letter, and three references to midwestdemc...@gmail.com with "Regional Field Director" in the subject line