GOTV Field Director - Alaska

The Outreach Team•Anchorage, AK

3d•$1,300 - $1,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach Team is hiring a GOTV Field Director to mobilize voters in key districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The director will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers conducting in-person voter contact, with health and safety protocols in place. Anchor offices are in Anchorage and Fairbanks, and candidates are being hired throughout Alaska. The director will manage 20–30 canvassers, set goals, and hold staff accountable while providing training, motivation, and support. The role includes identifying and developing staff leaders, fostering an equitable and respectful team culture, and implementing quality-control measures to protect the integrity of the work. The director will also canvass several days per week to register voters, train staff, and help meet office goals; maintain a healthy and safe work environment; develop strategic plans to reach target voters and constituencies; and handle administrative duties such as data reporting, record keeping, payroll processing, and distributing materials. The salary is $1,300–$1,500 per week. The organization offers sick leave, health insurance, a phone and data stipend, and hands-on training. There may be opportunities for advancement and bonuses at the end of the campaign.

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 through challenges and setbacks.
Attention to detail and ability to drive best practices that protect the integrity of the registration process.
Flexibility, readiness to handle the unexpected, and willingness to adapt to last-minute changes.
Eagerness to learn and openness to feedback.
Basic technology competency, including G Suite or Microsoft Office and use of 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.
Proficiency in one or more Alaska Native languages.

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 in which staff feel respected, while fostering 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 all 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.