Field Director California Voter Contact Los Angeles

The Outreach Team•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$1,352 - $1,575•Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach Team is hiring Field Directors to join them on an important and exciting voter engagement campaign in Los Angeles. This role is central to building strong, motivated teams that connect directly with voters, mobilize support, and drive a high-impact turnout operation in upcoming elections. The campaign is centered on empowering citizens to make their voices heard and creating meaningful change in our democracy. Voter contact is a crucial step to building political power in our communities and ensuring that every voice is heard. Field Directors will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers who will engage voters. The Field Director is expected to go into the field themselves multiple days per week to canvass, train staff, and lead by example. They must also communicate long and short term goals to staff and manage campaign reporting. The Field Director manages canvassers and Team Leads and reports to the Lead Director. The Lead Director reports to the Project Director. This position will run through upcoming elections.

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
Experience leading, motivating, and managing large teams in a fast-paced setting
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
Familiarity with voter engagement tools such as VAN and MiniVAN
Local ties to the area

Responsibilities

Work with our recruitment team to find and hire members of the community to work as canvassers and engage voters
Manage a team of 20-50 paid canvassers, setting and driving goals along the way
Implement safety protocol
Develop and execute strategic plans to reach targeted voters effectively
Coordinate canvassing sites for your staff, and work with partner groups to avoid overlapping efforts in the field
Go out in the field yourself multiple days per week to canvass, train staff, and drive office goals
Build a diverse team where staff feel respected while fostering a culture of equity and justice
Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure 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 to maximize impact
Hold staff accountable to performance metrics and standards
Handle administrative tasks, including daily data reporting, payroll processing, and inventory management
Set voter contact goals
Recording and reporting on office performance
Tracking and monitoring campaign expenses
Maintain accurate inventory of office materials and overall office organization
Manage staff schedule