[Remote] Field Director for Voter Phones Program

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Outreach Team is a premier national field firm focused on solving significant societal issues. They are seeking a Field Director for their Voter Phones Program to manage remote voter contact offices, recruit and train staff, and ensure effective communication and reporting during the election campaign.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 40-50 hourly staff who will be calling or texting voters across the country to speak with them about the upcoming elections
• Set goals and hold 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 integrity of the work
• Make calls or send texts a few days a week yourself to lead by example and help drive office goals
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff
• Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distribution of materials

Skills

• Experience leading calling or texting operations, ideally for a political program
• Leadership experience, ability to motivate, grow, and manage a large team
• Eagerness to lead from the front and call or text 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
• Comfortable working remotely over Zoom
• Experience managing staff remotely
• Community or issue-based campaign experience
• Experience running paid canvasses or managing paid employees
• Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
• Facilitation experience
• Experience with phone- and/or text-banking software (CallHub is a plus)

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Health insurance
• Hands-on training
• Opportunities for advancement and bonuses

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