Chicago-area Democratic Congressman seeking a Field Director to begin immediately.

[Chicago Campaign]

Chicago-area Democratic Congressman seeking a Field Director to begin immediately.

Applicants should optimally have at least two cycles of campaign field experience in progressively increasing roles and proficiency with VAN software. A well-qualified applicant for this position will be someone with exemplary time management, planning, organization, communications and interpersonal skills who is detail-oriented and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects. This is not an entry level position.

The Field Director will be responsible for developing and overseeing all aspects of an extremely aggressive field program, as well as long-term planning and execution. Other responsibilities will include recruiting, training and managing a team of field organizers, volunteers and interns, managing and reporting data on a daily basis, as well as general campaign work. The Field Director will report to the Campaign Manager.

This position is based in the Chicago-area, and entails significant personal interaction with the candidate and other surrogates. Irregularity of hours is to be expected, including evenings and weekends. Salary and benefits are commensurate with the applicant’s experience, but are competitive. Applicant must have reliable transportation and a personal computer.

Interested parties should email chicagocon...@gmail.com with the subject: “Field Director“ and include resume, salary requirements, three professional references, a writing sample, and in lieu of a traditional cover letter, please include a funny story.