Voter Registration Field Director-Beloit, WI

The Outreach Team•Town of Beloit, WI

5d•$1,146 - $1,412•Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach Team is hiring Field Directors to join them on an important and exciting voter registration campaign in partnership with Forward Majority. This campaign is centered on empowering citizens to make their voices heard and creating meaningful change in our democracy. Voter registration is a crucial first step to building political power in our communities. Systemic barriers have prevented many Americans from participating fully in our democracy, and voter registration is one of the most powerful tools to expand civic participation. This campaign aims to register new voters who align with progressive values such as abortion rights, taxing the wealthy, climate action, and immigration reform. Field Directors will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers who will engage voters and register them to vote. 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. This position 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 members of the community to work as canvassers and engage voters.
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 for staff, and work with partner groups to avoid overlapping efforts in the field.
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 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 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.