GOTV Field Director - Alaska

Vote Blue•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

Vote Blue is a field firm specializing in face-to-face canvassing and voter mobilization. The GOTV Field Director will lead a campaign team conducting in-person voter contact in key Alaska districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Directors recruit, train, and manage local canvassers, with health and safety protocols in place. The position is anchored in offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks, and applicants from across Alaska are being considered. The director manages a team of 20–30 canvassers, sets goals, supports and holds staff accountable, develops team leadership, and fosters a respectful culture grounded in equity and justice. The director also works in the field several days per week, engages voters, trains staff, and helps meet office goals. Other duties include maintaining a healthy and safe workplace, developing strategic plans to reach target voters and constituencies, implementing quality-control measures, and handling reporting, record keeping, payroll processing, and materials distribution. The stated salary range is $1,300–$1,500 per week. Vote Blue 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. Vote Blue 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 developments 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 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 and foster a culture of respect, equity, and justice.
Implement quality-control measures to protect the integrity of the work.
Work in the field several days per week to engage 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 distribution of materials.