Faith Bondy for City Council: Field Director

LOCATION

NY

SALARY

$5,000 / Monthly

COMPANY

Faith Bondy for City Council

DEPARTMENT

Campaign Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to james@faithbondy.com with “Field Director application” in the subject line.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Faith Bondy for NYC Council seeks a full-time Field Director to develop and lead a dynamic, data-driven field program for her 2025 City Council Campaign in Manhattan’s 4th District. This position offers the opportunity to play a central role in developing a winning strategy for an impactful grassroots campaign in a competitive open primary. The ideal candidate will have experience running field operations, familiarity with New York City politics, and a deep understanding of the issues that matter to local communities. Experience in Manhattan is a plus. Candidates should be prepared to start full-time in April 2025, with the role continuing through the primary in late June and the possibility of extending through November 2025.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

 

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive voter contact strategy with the Campaign Manager and consultants.

  • Lead voter identification, petitioning, and Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts.

  • Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and fellows.

  • Cut turf in VAN to support effective voter outreach.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

  • Advanced proficiency in VAN. Including the ability to cut complex universes and manage data effectively, knowledge of how to create voter lists for voter outreach 

  • At least one complete cycle of experience as a Field Organizer, Regional Field Director, or Field Director.

  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both written and verbal).

  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • Previous campaign experience in New York City.

  • Previous experience with field programs in locked apartment-dense districts 

  • Proficiency in Reach, Spoke Text/ThruText, and ThruTalk/CallHub.

 

Location: Hybrid — remote and in-person in Manhattan’s 4th City Council District. ( You will need to live within reasonable commuting distance to the district but do not need to live in the district)