Regional Field Director - Metro Detroit

Job Post: Regional Field Director
Organization: Mobilize Michigan
Open until position filled

About Mobilize Michigan 

Mobilize Michigan is committed to empowering progressive organizations and ballot initiatives by providing top-tier voter engagement services across the state. Our expertise includes high-quality signature gathering, direct voter contact, and grassroots organizing to help campaigns mobilize support and drive meaningful change. We believe democracy thrives when every voice is heard, which is why we focus on engaging underrepresented communities and fostering civic participation. With a dedication to collaboration, transparency, and accountability, Mobilize Michigan is more than a service provider—we are trusted partners in the fight for a more progressive and representative Michigan. www.mobilizemichigan.com

Job Summary

The Regional Field Director (RFD) is responsible for directing and executing field operations across a designated geographic region. This role involves managing a team of Field Managers, developing and implementing regional outreach and recruitment strategies and ensuring proper training and staffing levels. The RFDs will ensure that regional goals align with the broader campaign objectives, utilizing best practices, maintaining accurate reporting, and upholding the highest quality control standards. This individual will be a skilled leader who thrives in a fast-paced work environment, learns quickly, solves problems, thinks on their feet with superior communication skills, has experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, and knows how to build an organizational structure that supports growth, success and efficiency. The Regional Field Directors report directly to the VP of Field Operations.

Position Details and Responsibilities

• Work with senior leadership to design program plans and systems to successfully perform contracts
• Direct and implement campaigns and program plans for assigned clients and contracts which could include petition signature collection, door to door canvassing, phone/text banks, training, research, community organizing, events, and other campaign and organizational support services.
• Recruit, develop, and manage Field Managers. Ensure proper staffing and training for all field staff and ensure all levels of staff are adequately supported.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback and development opportunities for field staff.
• Implement region-specific field plans and voter outreach strategies and monitor progress towards field goals.
• Utilize data-driven tools (e.g. VAN/MiniVAN, eQual, predictive dialers and peer to peer texting platforms, and reporting tools) to guide decisions, track outcomes, and inform decisions.
• Ensure ongoing evaluation of efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency in quality of programs and course correct as needed.
• Cultivate relationships with community leaders, partner organizations and campaigns, and represent Mobilize Michigan in meetings or events as needed.
• Coordinate events, canvasses, phone/text banks and other campaign activities as needed. 
• Ensure adherence to organizational campaign policies and legal compliance.
• Manages day-to-day office operations, ensuring a clean, organized, and productive environment for field staff.
• Maintains strong relationships with landlords, property managers, and key vendors to ensure timely communication and issue resolution.
• Coordinates office maintenance, supply ordering, and vendor services to support staff needs and operational efficiency.
• Serves as point of contact for office-related concerns, including facility repairs, utility coordination, and lease compliance.
• Ensures office systems and equipment are functional and well-maintained, addressing logistical needs as they arise. Working closely with VP of Business Operations to solve issues and come up with solutions.

The above responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel classified in this manner. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications

• Work Experience & Education Level 

Minimum of 2 cycles in a management role in campaign or advocacy field programs including leading large scale field campaigns and programs within tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will have a community organizing and progressive advocacy background and and extensive experience in field operations including hiring, onboarding, training, reporting and executing field plans. Must have a high level of understanding of data informed programming, field tools, tracking, data analysis, and evaluation. Bachelor's degree in relevant field or commensurate level of experience required. 

• Skills & Attributes
  • Demonstrated ability to be a collaborative leader that fosters a workplace that values all employees, their perspectives, and life experiences.
  • Emotional intelligence and ability to cultivate strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience managing sustainable operations with an approach that aligns day to day operations with broader organizational vision and strategy.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify, assess, and resolve complex problems effectively.
  • Well-developed verbal, written, and facilitative communication skills
  • Willingness and ability to manage change and resolve conflict effectively with grace, empathy, courage, and confidence.
  • Excellent attention to detail and tracking. Strong organizational, project- and  time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and  independently. 
  • Experience creating and maintaining strong work relationships and building coalitions  with a diverse  set of colleagues. An overall orientation towards collaboration is crucial -- a big part of this job will  be working with others to accomplish goals alongside campaigns and their partners.  
  • Culturally competent with experience working with BIPOC, LGBTQ, and marginalized communities with self-awareness and cultural intelligence to navigate  one’s presence based on power dynamics. Understanding of how power, privilege, and  oppression manifest at different levels, with a personal commitment to learning and growth  around social justice ideals and equity. 
  • Aligned with Mobilize Michigan work practices and proven ability to work independently and self-motivated  in a work-from-home or hybrid office model. Experience and ability to communicate via Zoom for  meetings and trainings. 
  • Reliable access to  transportation for necessary travel within Michigan, especially to metro Detroit and Grand Rapids offices and flexibility in working irregular hours. 

• Languages & Proficiency 

Any language proficiency especially Spanish a plus but not required

• Physical Demands

Ability to stand for extended periods, and physical mobility for door to door and other canvass operations, and lift up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Additional Job Specifications

• Job Classification: Full- time, exempt, at-will
• Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 annually depending on experience.
• Work Schedule: Primarily weekdays with some evenings and weekends. [Daily schedule is flexible and will be determined by needs of ongoing projects]
• Location: Hybrid: On-site & Virtual, Grand Rapids, West-side of MI
• Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, generous PTO and paid holidays

Mobilize Michigan contracts with BOOM LLC for backend & operational support including hiring and employment. BOOM LLC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Those that identify as queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

A Note to historically underrepresented candidates: 

Studies have shown that women, non-binary folks, and People of Color are less likely to apply for  jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job  description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company and we are most  interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage  you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.