What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Director position at The Outreach Team?
Role: Field Directors, Davenport and Tucson
Location and Timeline: We are hiring Field Directors for this position beginning April 24th, lasting through mid- to early June, with the possibility of extending through July 4 at the latest. Field Directors should be based or able to travel daily to Davenport, IA or Tucson, AZ
Who We Are: The Outreach Team is the national engine of campaigners and organizers powering the young-people vote movement. With an on-the-ground presence in communities all across the country, our world-class team runs successful civic engagement campaigns to build a future that’s fairer, healthier, safer, and more peaceful for everyone. We are excited to engage members of the community to advocate for climate action and a stronger democracy.
General Overview
The Field Directors will work in close coordination with the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. This role is central to building strong, motivated teams that connect directly with voters, mobilize support, and drive a high-impact turnout operation in upcoming elections.
Field Director
Field Directors work within the director team to build an office to scale from the ground up. They train canvassers in the field while canvassing themselves to lead by example, communicate long and short term goals to staff, and manage campaign reporting. Field Directors manage canvassers and Team Leads and report to the Lead Director.
Lead Director
Lead Directors recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers. They manage a team of one or more Deputy Directors and are responsible for building an office to scale from the ground up. Lead Directors report to the Project Director and are accountable for meeting high-impact goals while fostering a positive team culture.
The Field Director is expected to lead by example, canvassing in the field while training and supporting canvassers, play a key role in managing daily operations, meeting voter contact goals, and developing future leaders within the team.
Locations: Davenport, IA or Tucson, AZ
Responsibilities
Must Have:
Equity: If you are interested in this position but don’t think you qualify for everything, please don’t let that stop you from applying! At The Outreach Team, we prioritize equity and inclusion and believe our work is better when it benefits from the knowledge, experience, and wisdom of people who have faced systemic barriers.
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.
Location and Timeline: We are hiring Field Directors for this position beginning April 24th, lasting through mid- to early June, with the possibility of extending through July 4 at the latest. Field Directors should be based or able to travel daily to Davenport, IA or Tucson, AZ
Who We Are: The Outreach Team is the national engine of campaigners and organizers powering the young-people vote movement. With an on-the-ground presence in communities all across the country, our world-class team runs successful civic engagement campaigns to build a future that’s fairer, healthier, safer, and more peaceful for everyone. We are excited to engage members of the community to advocate for climate action and a stronger democracy.
General Overview
The Field Directors will work in close coordination with the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. This role is central to building strong, motivated teams that connect directly with voters, mobilize support, and drive a high-impact turnout operation in upcoming elections.
Field Director
Field Directors work within the director team to build an office to scale from the ground up. They train canvassers in the field while canvassing themselves to lead by example, communicate long and short term goals to staff, and manage campaign reporting. Field Directors manage canvassers and Team Leads and report to the Lead Director.
Lead Director
Lead Directors recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers. They manage a team of one or more Deputy Directors and are responsible for building an office to scale from the ground up. Lead Directors report to the Project Director and are accountable for meeting high-impact goals while fostering a positive team culture.
The Field Director is expected to lead by example, canvassing in the field while training and supporting canvassers, play a key role in managing daily operations, meeting voter contact goals, and developing future leaders within the team.
Locations: Davenport, IA or Tucson, AZ
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 contact goals and hold staff accountable for meeting them.
- 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.
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 to take action.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice.
- Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Experience managing paid canvasses or teams of paid employees.
- Familiarity with voter engagement tools such as VAN and MiniVAN.
- Experience working with diverse communities, marginalized populations and or underrepresented populations.
- Strong facilitation and training experience.
- Local ties to the area.
- Salary: $1,146 - $1,500 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.
Equity: If you are interested in this position but don’t think you qualify for everything, please don’t let that stop you from applying! At The Outreach Team, we prioritize equity and inclusion and believe our work is better when it benefits from the knowledge, experience, and wisdom of people who have faced systemic barriers.
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.
Salary : $1,146 - $1,500