Canvass Field Director- Lee's Summit/Blue Springs, MO

The Outreach Team•Lee's Summit, MO

2d•$1,146 - $1,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach Team is a premier national field firm partnering with organizations to solve societal problems, such as expanding clean energy and strengthening communities. They are hiring Field Directors to manage their office in Lee's Summit/Blue Springs, MO. The Field Director will be responsible for recruiting, training, and managing a team of local canvassers who will contact residents at their doors. This role involves working with the director team to build an office from the ground up, training canvassers in the field, and canvassing themselves to lead by example. Key responsibilities include communicating goals, managing campaign reporting, and overseeing canvassers and Team Leads. The Field Director reports to the Lead Director. The Lead Campaign Director manages Deputy Directors and reports to the Project Director.

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

Responsibilities

Manage a team of 40–60 hourly staff who will canvass door to door to talk to community members about local clean energy storage projects and build community support for a reliable, affordable energy future
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 constituents in assigned locations
Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distribution of materials