GOTV Field Director - Toledo

The Outreach Team•Toledo, 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 lead a team of canvassers conducting in-person voter contact and will recruit, train, and manage local canvassers. The position is listed for Columbus, Toledo, Akron, and Cleveland, Ohio. The director will manage a team of 20–30 canvassers, set goals, provide ongoing training and support, develop staff leaders, and foster a diverse and equitable team culture. The role also includes fieldwork several days per week, strategic planning to reach target voters, quality control, maintaining a safe working environment, and administrative duties such as reporting data, record keeping, payroll processing, and distributing materials. The Outreach Team describes itself as a national field firm that partners with organizations addressing major social issues. It emphasizes investing in staff, equity, and inclusion. The listed weekly salary range is $1,125–$1,423. The company offers sick leave, health insurance, a phone and data stipend, and hands-on training. Advancement opportunities and bonuses may be available 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 and willingness to adapt to unexpected circumstances and 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 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, motivate, and support staff on an ongoing basis.
Identify, promote, and train a leadership team.
Build a diverse team and foster a culture of equity and justice where staff feel respected.
Implement quality control measures to protect the integrity of the work.
Work in the field several days per week to register voters, train staff, and help meet 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 data reporting, record keeping, payroll processing, and distributing materials.