Pat Hackett for Congress Field Director
Job Description
A Democratic campaign in top-tier Indiana Congressional District
02 is seeking a senior level Field Director who will work closely with Campaign
Manager, consultants, and other core members of campaign
team to lead the campaign’s strategy in this targeted district.
The
Field Director will be responsible for running a data-driven voter mobilization program
through the implementation of a district-wide voter contact effort. Looking for ideal
candidate who is detailed oriented and has demonstrated success in organizing and outreach. This position
reports to the Campaign Manager. Firm commitment through Election Day 2020. Starts ASAP.
Competitive Pay. Learn about candidate here:
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/05/lgbtq-congressional-candidate-pat-hackett-fight-make-indiana-history/
https://pathackettforcongress.com/about/
Responsibilities include:
- Lead voter contact, volunteer
recruitment, grassroots engagement and GOTV efforts that are flexible and
responsive to the evolving public health situation.
- Train,
and mentor a team of Field Organizers on effective volunteer management,
data entry, and effective campaign strategies including but not limited to
recruitment, door-to-door canvassing, cutting turf, digital canvassing,
and other successful field tactics
- Produce
regular field data reports for Campaign Manager and Political Director
- Build
daily/weekly phone banks and text banks with support of Digital Director
- Execute
the robust field plan developed for the last two months of the campaign cycle, covering
staffing timelines, win numbers, voter contact goals, trainings, and
ballot chasing
- Oversee
all aspects of direct voter contact: canvassing or lit drops, phone
banking, text banking for persuasion, and turnout efforts, with special
attention to digital outreach in light of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Develop
and maintain strong, trusting relationships with local party leaders and
activist groups throughout the district
Qualifications/Requirements:
- At least two campaign cycles of field experience, three preferred; Experience in field with red to blue race is a plus.
- At least one campaign cycle managing staff;
- Experience in digital organizing is a plus
- Proficiency with NGP VAN, Votebuilder,
MobilizeAmerica, and Hustle, among other applications
- Must be able to work collaboratively and be able
to juggle multiple priorities at a time
- Must have strong written and communication
skills, be detail oriented, and have excellent time management skills
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented, and an ability to work in
a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and tight deadlines
- Sound judgment and problem-solving capabilities
- Flexibility to work weekends and long hours is required
- Previous experience working in Midwest is
strongly preferred
- Applicants must have reliable transportation and be willing to
travel district
- Ideal
candidate is bilingual and speaks Spanish
Compensation is
commensurate with applicant’s experience in the range of $4K/$5K a month. To
apply, please email resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:
in...@pathackettforcongress.com with
"Field Director" in the subject line.
Pat Hackett for Congress
is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for
employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.