Voter Contact Field Director - San Fernando Valley

About the role

The Field Director will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers to contact voters at the door. The Field Director is expected to train voter contact canvassers in the field while canvassing themselves to lead by example; they must also communicate long and short-term goals to staff and manage campaign reporting.

Locations: City Council District 3

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

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 PDI
• Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
• Facilitation experience
• Local knowledge/experience

Pay

The salary range for this position is $1,352–$1,575 per week.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Health insurance
• Hands-on training
• Opportunities for advancement and bonuses at the end of the campaign