Field Director

The Matt Mahan for Governor campaign is seeking a seasoned Field Director to design and lead a best-in-class statewide field program in one of the most complex and competitive electorates in the country.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for building and executing a disciplined, metrics-driven voter contact operation that delivers persuasion and turnout  Field Director will oversee all field strategy, staff, and volunteer infrastructure, with a core focus on the Bay Area and targeted statewide expansion.

• Architect and execute the campaign’s statewide field strategy, from early persuasion. through Election Day turnout
• Build, manage, and scale a high-performing field department, including regional directors, organizers, and volunteer leadership
• Direct all voter contact programs: canvassing, phones/texts, relational organizing, and coalition-based outreach
• Set clear performance benchmarks; use data, modeling, and reporting to continuously optimize tactics
• Integrate field operations with data, political, and communications teams to ensure message and targeting discipline
• Develop and manage field budgets, timelines, and operational plans
• Serve as a senior advisor to campaign leadership on turnout strategy, targeting, and resource allocation

• Extensive field leadership experience on large-scale or statewide campaigns, including direct staff management
• Demonstrated success running data-driven persuasion and GOTV programs
• Deep knowledge of Bay Area and California electoral dynamics
• Proven ability to build strong teams, enforce accountability, and execute under pressure
• Willingness to commit fully to the demands of a high-intensity statewide race

Competitive and commensurate with senior-level experience

(No information provided)

As soon as possible

Email  with the subject line:
Field Director Application [FIRST NAME] [LAST NAME]

Incomplete applications or failure to follow instructions will not be considered.