Field Manager, Research Team

Vote Rev Action Fund • Detroit, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Manager we hire for this role will be the liaison between the large-scale canvassing operation deploying Site-Based Relational Postcards (SBRP) and the Vote Rev Action Fund Research and Program Team during the randomized controlled trial (RCT) ahead of the 2026 general election. Alongside the Field Director, they will be the primary “eyes and ears” on the ground, ensuring that the tactic is implemented effectively, canvassers’ needs are met, and concerns are addressed quickly and creatively. While the canvassing firm will be responsible for field operations and canvasser management, the Field Manager will supervise, support, and collaborate with the firm. The Field Manager will contribute to all elements of the tactic development and trial implementation including design, ideation, and research.
The Field Manager will report to the Field Director and collaborate closely with our Research and Program Team. These two positions may each take on primary responsibility for one of the two locations.
We are dedicated to creating an organization that reflects the diversity of the country we serve. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and others who are underrepresented in campaigns and voter engagement nonprofits to apply.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of canvassing experience in a canvassing or similar role (e.g., electoral or union organizing, charity fundraising, customer service outdoors, political internships)
• At least one cycle in a field organizing role (electoral campaign, paid canvassing, or allied organization preferred).
• The Field Manager must live in Detroit, Michigan, Toledo, Ohio, or Columbus, Ohio.
• Capability to travel between both cities (Detroit and Columbus) during the duration of the program. Additional travel expenses will be reimbursed by Vote Rev.
• Work outside and be mobile for most of the day, regardless of weather.
• Spend ~15% of your time traveling between canvassing locations within assigned city.
• Work a regular Monday-Saturday work schedule and be flexible to changes closer to Election Day.
• Be available to work between the hours of 10am-6pm ET and be flexible to work different hours occasionally to take advantage of events that could be good canvassing opportunities.
• Able to to build trust, demonstrate credibility, and communicate effectively when engaging with external stakeholders and internal team members.
• Demonstrated experience with logistics and exceptional organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Google Docs and Sheets, and willing to learn tools for team chat (Slack) and task tracking (Asana).
• Able to jump in and fix anything that goes wrong or needs adjustment in the field. Practical and realistic about identifying and implementing solutions.
• Commitment to the mission of the organization: to design and quickly mainstream field-tested voter engagement innovations to amplify the power of historically disenfranchised communities
• Commitment to understanding and actively opposing racism and promoting equity
• Commitment to working with and for teams of diverse individuals and to reducing disparities in whose voice is heard in the electoral space
• Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and ability to build relationships and collaborate across lines of difference

Nice To Haves

• At least one cycle at the Regional Organizing Director level or higher
• Experience with voter file data and management systems (Voterbuilder/VAN, PDI, Reach, Impactive, TargetSmart, Grassroots Unwired, or any similar tools.)
• Experience coming up with and implementing creative campaign strategies, and establishing ways to determine their effectiveness
• Experience or familiarity with Michigan and/or Ohio political landscapes and community issues

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily canvassing operations and ensure the tactic is being implemented effectively.
• Supervise a majority of canvass team trainings, launches, and debriefs in person
• Conduct field check-ins to observe canvassers during shifts
• Provide retraining and in-field coaching when necessary
• Model strong interactions through roleplays and live canvassing
• Connect the canvassing team with the Research and Program team communicating needs, learnings, and program developments.
• Participate in daily cross-team check-in meetings
• Surface any implementation problems and propose solutions for addressing those problems
• Monitor progress towards goals
• Own and facilitate communication channels with the canvassing team
• Develop relationships with the canvassing team
• Balance the roles of client, supervisor, and support while participating in everyday canvassing operations and respecting the firm’s autonomy
• Ensure that we learn from canvassers’ experiences and that their concerns and ideas are communicated clearly
• Manage logistics and reporting (e.g. monitoring canvasser data and quality control reports)
• Conduct qualitative research including field observations and interviews
• Submit daily written reports to Research and Program team that synthesize observations from the day
• Think quickly and take initiative to address problems in field
• Support the Field Director and other team members with other responsibilities where needed.

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off for all federal holidays and 4.5 days of personal PTO, accrued at a rate of 1.5 days per month
• Five days of sick leave
• Reimbursement for gas expenses related to job local travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed