Field Director

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Field Director to lead grassroots organizing efforts for an upcoming citywide election in San Francisco. The Field Director will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive field strategy, managing field staff and volunteers, and ensuring our campaign message reaches every corner of the city. This is a critical role for a passionate leader who wants to make a significant impact in local politics.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in Developing and Execute Field Strategy: Work with Campaign Manager to develop  a detailed plan for voter outreach, including door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, text banking, digital engagement, and house parties. Ensure the strategy is adaptable and scalable to meet campaign goals.
• Manage Field Team: Recruit, train, and oversee a team of field organizers and volunteers. Foster a culture of enthusiasm, inclusivity, and high performance.
• Voter Engagement: Lead efforts to engage voters directly, ensuring our message resonates and increases voter turnout. Coordinate with the communications team to align messaging across platforms and voter targets.
• Data Management: Utilize data-driven approaches to track progress and make informed decisions. Ensure accurate data collection in SmartVAN and provide regular reports and updates to the campaign team.
• Staffing Campaign Office: Keep office clean and stocked full of essentials. Organize and oversee volunteers to help manage office.
• Manage and track quantities of campaign materials.
• Community Outreach: Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and constituents. Represent the campaign at community events and forums as needed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the campaign manager, communications team, and other departments to ensure a unified and effective campaign effort.
• Staff candidate at events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Communications, or related field. Relevant experience may substitute for education.
• Two cycles of field/organizing experience or comparable political or advocacy experience.
• Strong understanding of San Francisco's political landscape and demographics preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the skill to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Proficient in NGP / VAN, MiniVAN, phone and text banking platforms, and Google Suite.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments.

Details

Location: San Francisco, CA

Employment Type: Full-time, temporary (through the end of the election cycle in November)

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience