Field Director, Cuomo for NYC
North Shore Strategies – New York City
Compensation: $5,400 - $5,800 per month, commensurate with experience
Classification: Exempt
Start Date / End Date: 09/25/2025 - 11/04/2025
Reports To: Lead Account Manager
About the Role
Cuomo for NYC is seeking a dynamic and strategic Field Director to lead engagement with community, issue-based, and identity-based constituencies across New York City. The ideal candidate is an experienced political professional with strong relationships, cultural competency, and a proven ability to build trust and mobilize support. This role is central to ensuring the campaign authentically connects with diverse voices and drives coalition momentum.
Primary Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, grassroots organizations, advocacy groups, faith leaders, labor partners, and other stakeholders.
Develop and execute constituency-specific outreach strategies aligned with campaign goals.
Organize events, roundtables, and listening sessions to elevate community priorities.
Serve as liaison between the campaign and local leaders, ensuring responsiveness and long-term trust.
Support earned media and surrogate engagement within targeted communities.
Coordinate with Field and Communications teams to align organizing, messaging, and visibility.
Recruit, train, and manage canvassers/organizers to meet voter contact and persuasion goals.
Oversee daily field operations, including turf assignments, shift scheduling, and performance monitoring.
Track outreach and field metrics, maintaining accurate records through reporting tools.
Provide strategic input on community issues and opportunities to senior staff.
Ensure staff professionalism, message discipline, and adherence to campaign guidelines.
Foster a positive team culture grounded in accountability, equity, and shared goals.
Qualifications
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
3–5 years of experience in political campaigns, community organizing, or advocacy, with at least 1–2 years managing staff or volunteers.
Established relationships with NYC community leaders, advocacy organizations, or constituency groups.
Proven ability to build credibility and mobilize diverse communities.
Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills, with cultural competency across diverse communities.
Familiarity with voter contact tools (VAN, MiniVAN, Reach) and data-driven field practices.
Ability to analyze performance metrics and adapt strategies accordingly.
Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment with evenings and weekends required.
Sound political judgment and discretion when handling sensitive issues.
About North Shore Strategies
North Shore Strategies is a New York-based political consulting firm with a national presence, offering comprehensive campaign strategies, digital media production, targeted canvassing, and direct mail campaigns. We collaborate with political campaigns, labor unions, and advocacy causes, supporting clients from local city council races to state legislative, congressional, and large statewide campaigns. Learn more at nsstrategy.com.