Resume Bank: Pennsylvania Field Director

4 weeks ago

Philadelphia, United States The Outreach Team Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Field Directors (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lehigh, Trevose, Erie, or Scranton, PA)

Note on Next Steps: While we are not actively hiring for this role currently, we will be reviewing these applications on a rolling basis and will reach out when we start interviews

The Outreach Team is a field firm specializing in face-to-face canvassing operations. We partner with the nation's leading progressive groups and organizations to impact critical elections.

We are currently seeking Field Directors to join us on campaigns. Field Directors will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers. Additionally, the Lead Campaign Director will manage a team of three or more Deputy Directors, and will be responsible for building an office to scale from the ground up. This position reports to the Project Director.

Locations: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lehigh, Trevose, Erie, Scranton, PA. Preference for in-state candidates, short-term travel may be required.

Canvass Management Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of 30-120 canvassers, setting goals and holding staff accountable
  • Train and provide ongoing motivation and support to staff
  • Identify, promote, and train a leadership team
  • Build a diverse team where staff feel respected, while fostering a culture of equity and justice 
  • Implement quality control measures to ensure integrity of the work
  • Go in the field yourself several days per week to canvass, train staff, and help drive office goals by knocking on doors.
  • Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff 
  • Develop strategic plans to reach target voters/constituencies in assigned locations
  • Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distributing materials 

Qualifications:

Must have

  • Strong management skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire a team while also holding staff accountable to goals and expectations
  • Can speak compellingly about campaign issues and strategy
  • Willing and able to listen to staff and solve problems
  • Committed to equity and inclusion
  • Strong work ethic; able to persevere in the face of challenges and setbacks
  • Flexible; ready for the unexpected and willing to adapt to last minute changes
  • Eager to learn and open to feedback
  • Basic tech competency (G-suite or microsoft office, smart phone or computer)
  • Experience working on a paid canvass team or organizing campaign

Nice-to-have

  • Community or issue-based campaign experience
  • Experience running paid canvasses or managing paid employees
  • Passion for social change and activism
  • Team building ability
  • Attention to detail
  • A track record of success meeting or exceeding goals
  • Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
  • Facilitation experience
  • Local knowledge/experience

Salary: The salary range for this position is $1,200-1,450 per week. We offer a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and hands-on training. At the end of the campaign, there may be opportunities for advancement and bonuses.

At The Outreach Team, we prioritize equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.

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