GOTV Field Director - Cleveland

The Outreach Team • Cleveland, OH

4d • $1,125 - $1,423

About The Position

The Outreach Team is hiring a GOTV Field Director to mobilize voters in key Ohio Senate districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The director will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers conducting in-person voter contact. The role is based in Columbus, Toledo, Akron, or Cleveland, Ohio.

The director will manage a team of 20–30 canvassers, set goals, and hold staff accountable while training and supporting them. They will also build and develop a leadership team, foster an equitable and respectful workplace, maintain quality control and safe working conditions, and develop plans to reach target voters and constituencies. The director will spend a few days per week in the field registering voters, training staff, and helping meet office goals. Administrative duties include reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distributing materials.

The salary range is $1,125–$1,423 per week. The company offers sick leave, health insurance, a phone and data stipend, and hands-on training. Advancement and bonuses may be available at the end of the campaign. The Outreach Team emphasizes equity and inclusion and encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Requirements

• Strong management skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire a team while holding staff accountable to goals and expectations.
• Ability to speak compellingly about campaign issues and strategy.
• Willingness and ability to listen to staff and solve problems.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Strong work ethic and ability to persevere in the face of challenges and setbacks.
• Attention to detail and ability to drive best practices critical to protecting the integrity of the registration process.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to unexpected situations and last-minute changes.
• Eagerness to learn and openness to feedback.
• Basic technology competency, including G-suite or Microsoft Office and a smartphone or computer.

Nice To Haves

• Community or issue-based campaign experience.
• Experience running paid canvasses or managing paid employees.
• Experience running voter registration or petition signature-gathering efforts.
• Passion for social change and activism.
• Team-building ability.
• Attention to detail.
• A track record of success meeting or exceeding goals.
• Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities.
• Facilitation experience.
• Local knowledge or experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 20–30 canvassers, set goals, and hold staff accountable.
• Train staff and provide ongoing motivation and support.
• Identify, promote, and train a leadership team.
• Build a diverse team where staff feel respected and foster a culture of equity and justice.
• Implement quality-control measures to ensure the integrity of the work.
• Work in the field a few days per week to register voters, train staff, and help drive office goals.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for staff.
• Develop strategic plans to reach target voters and constituencies in assigned locations.
• Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distributing materials.

Benefits

• Sick leave.
• Health insurance.
• Phone and data stipend.
• Hands-on training.
• Potential opportunities for advancement and bonuses at the end of the campaign.

What This Job Offers

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