Voter Registration Field Director-Racine

The Outreach Team•Racine, WI

4d•$1,146 - $1,412•Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach Team is seeking Field Directors for an important voter registration campaign in partnership with Forward Majority. This campaign focuses on empowering citizens and expanding civic participation by registering new voters who align with progressive values. The Field Director will be responsible for recruiting, training, and managing a team of local canvassers, leading by example by canvassing themselves multiple days per week, communicating goals, and managing campaign reporting. This position is immediate and will run through 2026.

Requirements

Leadership experience, ability to motivate, grow, and manage a large team.
Eagerness to lead from the front, get into the field and canvass multiple days a week.
Canvassing experience, paid or volunteer.
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 empowering voters.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing paid canvasses or teams of paid employees.
Management experience.
Experience working with diverse communities, marginalized populations and/or underrepresented populations.
Strong facilitation and training experience.
Local ties to the area.

Responsibilities

Work with the recruitment team to find and hire community members as canvassers.
Manage a team of 20-50 paid canvassers, setting and driving goals.
Implement safety protocols.
Develop and execute strategic plans to reach targeted voters effectively.
Coordinate canvassing sites and work with partner groups to avoid overlapping efforts.
Go out in the field multiple days per week to canvass, train staff, and drive office goals.
Build a diverse team where staff feel respected and foster a culture of equity and justice.
Implement rigorous quality control measures for message accuracy and data integrity.
Maintain a safe and positive working environment for all staff.
Train and provide ongoing motivation and support to staff.
Identify, promote, and develop leadership within the team.
Hold staff accountable to performance metrics and standards.
Handle administrative tasks, including daily data reporting, payroll processing, and inventory management.
Set voter registration goals.
Record and report on office performance.
Track and monitor campaign expenses.
Maintain accurate inventory of office materials and overall office organization.
Manage staff schedules.