Job Title: Field Director
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: October 15 – November 15
Compensation: $5,000/month
Reports To: Co-Founder & Partner
TouchStone is a voter contact company dedicated to enhancing the integrity of political outreach through cutting-edge technology, real-time data verification, and user-friendly interfaces. Our team is committed to supporting progressive campaigns with innovative tools and high-impact field operations.
TouchStone is seeking a highly organized, mission-driven ** Field Director** to oversee day-to-day operations of a canvassing program in Chicago, IL. This temporary, full-time position will lead on-the-ground execution of our signature gathering strategy, collect signatures themselves, and manage a team of canvassers and support staff, and ensure programmatic goals are met with efficiency and integrity.
Oversee hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and daily management of canvassing staff
Lead daily briefing and debriefing of field teams and troubleshoot field challenges
Track canvasser performance, manage turf assignments, and ensure data quality
Collaborate with senior leadership on campaign strategy, reporting, and progress
Ensure adherence to all legal and safety protocols
Implement accountability systems to support productivity and morale
3+ years of campaign, field, or organizing experience (supervisory experience strongly preferred)
Excellent project management and leadership skills
High level of comfort with voter contact software, data entry, and reporting tools (NGP-VAN, Reach, TouchStone)
Experience managing diverse teams in high-paced environments
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication abilities
Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to program changes
Willingness to relocate to San Francisco for the duration of the program
Commitment to progressive values and inclusive leadership
Schedule: Must be available for irregular campaign hours, including evenings and weekends
Housing/Travel Support: Temporary relocation support may be discussed
Temporary Position: This is a full-time, temporary contract role
Interested Candidates
Please email your resume and availability to interview to nathan@touchstone.vote.