Regional Paid Canvass Director- Texas Democratic Party

[ajoh...@txdemocrats.org]

Regional Paid Canvass Director(s)

Location: Texas 23^rd Congressional District

Position Summary

The Texas Democratic Party is seeking an experienced Deputy Paid Canvass Director to work on competitive congressional race for the 2016 cycle. The Paid Canvass Director will work closely with TDP field leadership, serving as a point of contact on the ground, and are responsible for directing the day to day paid canvass operations for a congressional campaign. They are responsible for planning and executing the regional paid canvass field plan, supervising paid canvass operations, and are accountable for all quantitative and qualitative field metrics. The Regional Paid Canvass Director is also responsible for opening campaign offices and oversight of the field budget. They are also the main point of contact for all paid canvass data in their district. 

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all staff is properly trained and consistently productive throughout the day.
• Ensuring that daily, weekly, and monthly goals are met and exceeded.
• Conducting extensive coaching and development with staff on best practices for organizing, paid canvassing recruitment, and retention.
• Ensuring that all required reporting is accurate and timely and that all regional data is entered on time.
• Monitoring metrics within each assigned region including knocks per shifts, flake rate, completion rate, confirmation rate; implementing rigorous systems to meet assigned goals associated with this metrics. 
• Representing the campaign at community events and meetings when advised by the campaign.

Qualifications and Requirements

·         Understanding of targeting and metrics;

·         Have at least one cycle of field management experience;

·         Experience recruiting, hiring, training and managing a team;

·         Commitment to establishing a culture of respect and community;

·         Proficiency in VAN, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Docs;

·         Experience developing, training and empowering volunteers;

·         Positions will be based in TX-23^rd CD

·         Frequent travel required; Access to a vehicle

·         Familiarity with Texas politics and experience in the Lone Star State is a plus, but not required

·         Spanish Fluency Preferred

·         Other duties as needed

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy

The TDP prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the TDP, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a TDP employee. The TDP is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

TDP’s equal opportunity policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the TDP, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a TDP employee, as well as opportunities for Consultants to contract with the TDP.

The TDP is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that makeup our country and the Democratic Party. Working towards the goal of a diverse TDP, our policy extends to both Staff and Consultants.

For Interested Applicants:

Please send your Cover Letter and Resume to:

Andrew Johnson at ajoh...@txdemocrats.org

In the email subject line please write:

“TDP: TX-23^rd CD Regional Paid Canvass Director: (Your Full Name)”