Grindstone Campaigns: Field Director

Field Director

Grindstone Campaigns is seeking a Field Director that will work directly our consultant team to execute an efficient and targeted ground campaign. The Field Director will be responsible for managing field staff, including a professional canvassing operation, as well as organizing local organizations and volunteers to build outreach capacity.

Field Director Duties:

• Recruit and train staff
• Train and manage staff and volunteers
• Provide progress reports on strategic goals and organizational/advocacy activity daily
• Track and monitor data for quality and trends of interest

Qualifications:

• Minimum one cycle of campaign staff experience
• Experience managing or working for a professional canvassing operation preferred
• Strong organizational, management, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in setting and achieving measurable targets, managing teams, and coordinating between multiple stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Ability to execute strategic goals and work effectively with regional and local leaders
• Experience with voter software, such as PDI or VAN preferred but not required
• Must be able to work long hours in a high‐stress environment
• Must be available 5-6 days a week

Expectations:

• Meet and exceed voter contact and volunteer recruitment goals set by the campaign
• Diligently manage volunteer database as instructed by the campaign
• Provide and foster a welcoming and productive environment for volunteers and supporters
• Support volunteers and supporters in all voter contact activities on a daily basis