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

LOCATION

NY

SALARY

5500 - 6500 / Monthly

COMPANY

Josh Riley for Congress

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

APPLICATION LINK

[email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.