Voter Contact Field Director- Lansing, MI
About The Position
The Outreach Team is a premier national field firm partnering with organizations to solve significant societal problems, currently focusing on environmental advocacy. They are a people-powered enterprise that believes effective campaigns are built by hiring diverse, talented individuals, investing in staff, and providing a positive work environment. The Field Director will be responsible for recruiting, training, and managing a team of local canvassers to engage voters at their doors regarding environmental advocacy. This role requires leading by example through field canvassing, communicating goals to staff, and managing campaign reporting.
Requirements
- Leadership experience; ability to motivate, grow, and manage a large team
- Eagerness to lead from the front and canvass several days a week
- Extreme attention to detail and a proven ability to instill that quality in others
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong passion for community organizing and fostering civic engagement
- Track record of equity and inclusion
- Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends
Nice To Haves
- Experience running paid canvasses or managing paid employees
- Familiarity with VAN and MiniVAN
- Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
- Facilitation experience
- Local knowledge/experience
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of 15-20 hourly staff who will canvass door to door to talk to voters about defending reproductive rights.
- Canvass yourself several days a week to train staff and drive office goals
- Set goals and hold staff accountable to them
- Train and provide ongoing motivation and support to staff
- Identify, promote, and train a leadership team
- Build a diverse team where staff feel respected while fostering a culture of equity and justice
- Implement quality control measures to ensure the integrity of the work
- Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff
- Develop strategic plans to reach targeted voters in assigned locations
- Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distribution of materials
Benefits
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- health insurance
- hands-on training
- opportunities for advancement
- bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
