Bilingual Voter Contact Field Director- Raleigh NC

The Outreach Team•Raleigh, NC

2d•$1,146 - $1,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach Team, a premier national field firm partnering with organizations focused on issues like defending immigrant rights and honing Latino political power, is hiring Field Directors in Raleigh, NC. In partnership with Siembra, this role involves managing local offices and recruiting, training, and managing a team of canvassers to contact NC voters, with a focus on Latino voters, to grow community political power. The Field Director will work with the director team to build an office from the ground up, lead by example by canvassing themselves, communicate goals, and manage campaign reporting. The position reports to the Lead Director. The overall goal is to ensure families in North Carolina can live free from fear and build a better future, recognizing and representing the power of communities, especially the growing Latino population, in political decisions.

Requirements

Leadership experience; ability to motivate, grow, and manage a large team
Eagerness to lead from the front and canvass several days a week
Extreme attention to detail and a proven ability to instill that quality in others
Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills
Strong passion for community organizing and fostering civic engagement
Track record of equity and inclusion
Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

Experience running paid canvasses or managing paid employees
Familiarity with VAN and MiniVAN
Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
Facilitation experience
Local knowledge/experience
Bilingual - fluency in Spanish

Responsibilities

Manage a team of 40–60 hourly staff who will canvass door to door to talk to voters about defending immigrant rights and growing Latino political power
Canvass yourself several days a week to train staff and drive office goals
Set goals and hold staff accountable to them
Train and provide ongoing motivation and support to staff
Identify, promote, and train a leadership team
Build a diverse team where staff feel respected while fostering a culture of equity and justice
Implement quality control measures to ensure the integrity of the work
Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff
Develop strategic plans to reach targeted voters in assigned locations
Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distribution of materials