Voter Contact Field Director

About the role

The Outreach Team is a premier national field firm that partners with organizations working to solve some of the biggest problems facing society, promoting the right to abortion access and reproductive freedom. As a people‑powered enterprise, we hire diverse teams, invest in our staff, and treat them well. The Field Director will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers to contact voters at the door promoting the right to abortion access and reproductive freedom. The Field Director is expected to train voter contact canvassers in the field while canvassing themselves to lead by example, communicate long and short‑term goals to staff, and manage campaign reporting. The position is based in La Crosse, WI with a preference for local candidates, and the campaign starts mid‑September for the midterm cycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 15–20 hourly staff who will canvass door to door to talk to voters about defending reproductive rights.
• 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 voters in assigned locations.
• Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distribution of materials.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

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.

Pay

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

Schedule

Starts Mid September for the midterm campaign cycle.