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Canvass Field Director- Kearney, NE

The Outreach Team · Kearney, NE · 1 mo ago
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About the Role

We are looking for Field Directors to talk to voters about Dan Osborn's run for Senate in Nebraska's upcoming election. If you believe that real political power is built from the ground up through deep organizing and face-to-face conversations, we want you on our team in Kearney, Nebraska.

Responsibilities

  • Train canvassers in the field while canvassing themselves to lead by example
  • Communicate long and short-term goals to staff
  • Manage campaign reporting
  • Manage canvassers and Team Leads
  • Report to the Lead Director
  • Manage a team of 40–60 hourly staff who will canvass door to door to talk to community members about local clean energy storage projects and build community support for a reliable, affordable energy future
  • Canvass yourself several days a week to train staff and drive office goals
  • Set goals and hold staff accountable to them
  • 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 the integrity of the work
  • Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff
  • Develop strategic plans to reach targeted constituents in assigned locations
  • Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distribution of materials

Qualifications

Must Have:

  • Leadership experience; ability to motivate, grow, and manage a large team
  • Eagerness to lead from the front and canvass several days a week
  • Extreme attention to detail and a proven ability to instill that quality in others
  • Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong passion for community organizing and fostering civic engagement
  • Track record of equity and inclusion
  • Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends

Nice To Have:

  • Experience running paid canvasses or managing paid employees
  • Familiarity with VAN and MiniVAN
  • Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
  • Facilitation experience
  • Local knowledge/experience
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Pay

The salary range for this position is $1,146 – $1,500 per week.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Health insurance
  • Hands-on training
  • At the end of the campaign, there may be opportunities for advancement and bonuses

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