Josh Riley for Congress: Josh Riley for Congress: Field Director

NY

5500 - 6500 / Monthly

Josh Riley for Congress

Organizing

Campaign

TO APPLY: Send resume and a brief statement of interest to Campaign Manager Daniel Fleiss at [email protected] with the subject line “First Name Last Name - Field Director.” Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

## **HIRING: Field Director**
Josh Riley for Congress is seeking a Field Director to oversee the campaign’s direct voter contact program in one of the most competitive Congressional races in the country. This is a full-time position based in Ithaca, NY.

### **ABOUT JOSH**
Josh grew up in a working-class neighborhood and saw his community struggle as factories closed down. His roots there have guided his career, including civil rights work for kids from low-income families who needed healthcare, serving as counsel on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee where he fought the opioid epidemic, and briefing in the U.S. Supreme Court.

### **RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Developing and implementing an aggressive field plan
- Recruiting, training and managing a team of 5+ staff
- Monitoring progress to goal and troubleshooting problems when necessary
- Building and maintaining political relationships with community leaders
- Communicating needs to the campaign manager and the rest of the team
- Ensuring data integrity

### **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Have several cycles of field experience, including in management roles
- Have a passion for progressive politics and the power of political organizing
- Have a deep understanding of vote by mail and early voting programs
- Be adaptable and willing to change plans on the fly
- Be highly organized with an ability to manage multiple ongoing projects
- Be willing and able to work long hours including nights and weekends on a regular basis

### **JOB DETAILS**
- Salary:** **$5,500 - $6,500 per month, commensurate with experience
- Location: Ithaca, NY
- Start Date: ASAP
- Hours:** **The position’s schedule will vary based on the day to day needs of the campaign. It will require regular evening and weekend work over the course of the election cycle.

_Josh Riley for Congress encourages candidates of all professional, cultural, and personal identity backgrounds to apply._