Canvass Field Director - Energetic Workplace

The Outreach Team is a field firm specializing in face-to-face canvassing operations. We fuel the nation's leading progressive groups to raise money, and impact critical elections.

We are currently seeking Field Directors to join us on an important and exciting campaign to help manage the day-to-day operations of a canvass operation aimed at door-to-door canvassing to educate Arizonans ahead of the 2024 election. We are hiring for multiple Lead Director and Deputy Director positions in Phoenix, AZ.

Field Directors will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers to educate Arizonans about the upcoming election. 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.

We are hiring immediately. This position can run through May 3, 2023, with opportunities to extend.

Locations: Phoenix & Tuscon, AZ

Canvass Management Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 36-72 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 the integrity of the work
• Go in the field yourself several days per week to canvass, train staff, and help drive office goals through door-to-door canvassing.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff
• Develop strategic plans to reach Arizonans 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)

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 $1,250 - $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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