Our Schools Action Chicago: District Field Director

Field Director, Chicago School Board ElectionThe Field Director is responsible for executing voter contact strategy within an assigned school board district(s). Working under the direction of the relevant Area Director, the Field Director owns all aspects of ground-level field operations, including managing turf, hitting voter ID goals, coordinating volunteers and paid canvassers, and maintaining data integrity in the voter file. This is a paid, full-time position ideal for an experienced organizer ready to lead field programs.This year, Chicagoans have the opportunity to elect their representatives on the 21 member Chicago Public Schools Board of Education. We have a chance to make history by electing a progressive slate of candidates endorsed by a coalition of community, political and labor organizations dedicated to a just and equitable education system. Our Schools Action Chicago is committed to a vision of an education system where every student in Chicago — regardless of their race, income, or zip code receives access to fully resourced, equitable, safe, and healthy public schools.Position Responsibilities:Execute voter contact programs (canvassing, phone banking, text banking) within an assigned district.Manage and optimize turf assignments to maximize voter contact efficiency.Develop and track voter ID goals in coordination with the Area Director.Recruit, train, and manage a team of volunteers and precinct captains.Maintain rigorous data hygiene in VAN or other voter file systems.Provide regular reporting on voter contact metrics, volunteer recruitment, and field activities.Coordinate with Volunteer Coordinators to ensure event logistics and volunteer support are in place.Identify and escalate issues or barriers to voter contact in a timely manner.Support candidate events, community forums, and local outreach activities as needed.Participate in team meetings, trainings, and coalition check-ins.Primary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Minimum of two campaign cycles of experience in electoral field organizing or community organizing.Experience managing and motivating volunteers in a campaign or organizing environment.Proficiency with NGP VAN or similar voter contact platforms.Strong data management skills and commitment to data hygiene.Ability to work evenings and weekends during peak campaign periods.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability to team goals.Secondary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Prior experience on a school board or education-focused campaign.Bilingual in English and Spanish or another language spoken in the district.Familiarity with Chicago neighborhoods and political landscape.Experience with relational organizing programs.Field District Areas: Applicants should indicate their preferred school board district(s) when applying. Each Field Director will be assigned to one of the 20 Chicago School Board Districts. For a map of all 20 districts, click the link here. Candidates with strong geographic knowledge, community ties, or language skills aligned to specific district(s) are encouraged to note this in their application.Salary Range: $4,000-$6,000/month, commensurate with experienceDuration: Through November 2026, with potential to extend through March 2027Application Process:Fill out this form by Friday, June 12thScreening/first round interviewSecond round interviewReference ChecksAnticipated start date: ASAP or by July 1st