Grindstone Campaigns: Field Director

Field Director

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

Ideal candidate will reside in the Davis/greater Sacramento but candidates located elsewhere will be considered.

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