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Voter Registration Field Director

The Outreach Team · Des Moines, IA · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

Voter Registration Field Director

The Outreach Team is a premier national field firm. We partner with organizations working to solve some of the biggest problems facing our society -- from protecting human rights to fighting climate change -- and help them build the resources they need to make an impact. We are a people-powered enterprise; our campaigns are effective because we hire diverse teams of talented people, invest in our staff, and treat them well.

About The Outreach Team

The Outreach Team is a premier national field firm. We partner with organizations working to solve some of the biggest problems facing our society -- from protecting human rights to fighting climate change -- and help them build the resources they need to make an impact. We are a people-powered enterprise; our campaigns are effective because we hire diverse teams of talented people, invest in our staff, and treat them well.

Field Director

  • Recruit, train, and manage a team of 20-50 paid canvassers who will engage voters.
  • Canvass yourself multiple days a week to lead by example and train staff in the field.
  • Set voter registration goals
  • Provide ongoing training, support, and motivation to ensure a high-performing team.
  • Identify, promote, and develop leadership within the team to maximize impact.
  • Foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all staff feel valued and respected.
  • Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure message accuracy and data integrity.
  • Maintain a safe and positive working environment for all staff.
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to reach targeted voters effectively.
  • Handle administrative tasks, including daily data reporting, payroll processing, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, train, and manage a team of 20-50 paid canvassers who will engage voters.
  • Canvass yourself multiple days a week to lead by example and train staff in the field.
  • Set voter registration goals
  • Provide ongoing training, support, and motivation to ensure a high-performing team.
  • Identify, promote, and develop leadership within the team to maximize impact.
  • Foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all staff feel valued and respected.
  • Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure message accuracy and data integrity.
  • Maintain a safe and positive working environment for all staff.
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to reach targeted voters effectively.
  • Handle administrative tasks, including daily data reporting, payroll processing, and inventory management.

Qualifications

  • Must Have:
  • Experience leading, motivating, and managing large teams in a fast-paced setting.
  • Eagerness to lead from the front by actively canvassing alongside the team.
  • Extreme attention to detail and a proven ability to enforce high standards.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter mentality.
  • Passion for community organizing and empowering voters.
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice.
  • Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Nice to Have:
  • Experience managing paid canvasses or teams of paid employees.
  • Experience working with diverse communities, marginalized populations and or underrepresented populations.
  • Strong facilitation and training experience.
  • Local ties to the area.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $1,146 - $1,412 per week, based on experience.
  • Generous benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and hands-on training.
  • Opportunities for advancement and bonuses at the campaign’s conclusion.

Apply at

Apply at: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/jobs

Equity

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 DACA/DAPA recipients to apply.

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