GOTV Field Director - Columbus
About The Position
The GOTV Field Director will lead a team of canvassers mobilizing voters in key Ohio Senate districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Based in Columbus, the director will recruit, train, and manage local canvassers conducting in-person voter contact. The role includes setting goals, supporting staff, developing strategic plans to reach target voters, maintaining quality and safety standards, and handling campaign administration. The director will also canvass in the field several days per week to register voters, train staff, and help meet office goals. The Outreach Team is a national field firm that partners with organizations seeking to address major societal challenges. It describes itself as a people-powered enterprise that invests in diverse staff and aims to treat them well. The campaign role offers a weekly salary, a benefits package, hands-on training, and the possibility of advancement and bonuses at the end of the campaign. The organization prioritizes equity and inclusion and encourages applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. It is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people in underrepresented groups.
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 events 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 staff and provide ongoing motivation and support.
- 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 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 data reporting, record keeping, payroll processing, and distribution of materials.
Benefits
- Sick leave
- Health insurance
- Phone and data stipend
- Hands-on training
- Possible advancement opportunities and bonuses at the end of the campaign
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
