We are seeking a Field Director for the State Assembly in the Upper West Side of NYC. We are looking for a Field Director with experience in voter outreach operations, strategic targeting, and recruiting and retaining a dedicated team.
Responsibilities
- Monitor all direct voter contact (canvass, phone, and text banking) to reach specific
goals.
- Recruit and oversee volunteers and build and manage an intern/fellow program to
reach campaign metrics
- Track and monitor all possible endorsing allied organizations. The Field Director will
assist the campaign manager in scheduling and completing endorsements and plan
ways to engage these organizations in voter outreach.
- Work closely with the Campaign Manager to plan constituency events that will garner
earned media and highlight the candidate’s stance on important issues.
- Provide regular qualitative and quantitative reports on the field program.
- Knowledge of and experience conducting petitioning operations in NYC is a plus.
Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of New York City politics
- Campaign experience (1 - 2 campaign cycles)
- Ability to effectively lead and motivate a team
- Strong writing and speaking skills
- Ability to problem-solve independently and take creative approaches to meeting
goals
- Leadership experience, team-building skills, and team investment strategies
- Computer proficiency (including but not limited to: VAN, Microsoft Word and Excel,
and Google Suite)
- Must be able to work campaign hours as well as nights and weekends as needed
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $5,000 - $5,500 Commensurate with experience