State Director [California]

Job Description

Job Description

About Nuevo Field CampaignsNuevo Field Campaigns is a 100% minority-owned, specializing in direct voter contact programs for Democratic campaigns, organizations, advocacy groups, and committees. We build and execute culturally competent field programs that engage communities, move voters to action, and deliver measurable results.Our programs have mobilized hundreds of canvassers across the country, knocked millions of doors, registered voters, cured ballots, collected signatures, and supported winning campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels.Position OverviewNuevo Field Campaigns is seeking an experienced, driven, and highly organized State Director to lead the execution, and day-to-day management of field programs within an assigned state through the 2026 election cycle.The State Director will oversee all in-state operations, including paid canvassing, voter registration, ballot cure, signature collection, GOTV, and issue advocacy programs. Working closely with the National Field Director and company leadership, this position will ensure programs are executed on time, on budget, and at the highest quality standards while serving as the primary operational leader within their assigned state.Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Preference will be given to candidates whose residence is in one of our program locations.Relationship to the National Field DirectorThis position reports directly to the National Field Director and serves as the senior operational leader within an assigned state. State Directors are responsible for executing statewide strategy, managing staff and client relationships, and ensuring all programs are delivered according to Nuevo Field Campaigns' standards, while partnering closely with the National Field Director on overall strategy, resource allocation, and organizational priorities.ResponsibilitiesState Program ManagementLead the planning, launch, and execution of field programs throughout an assigned state.Develop regional field plans, staffing structures, timelines, and performance benchmarks.Monitor daily program goals, productivity, quality control, and voter contact metrics.Ensure compliance with campaign, labor, and organizational requirements.Provide regular reporting and operational updates to the National Field Director and company leadership.Coordinate multiple simultaneous projects within the state while maintaining consistent quality and execution.Staff Recruitment & ManagementRecruit, hire, train, and supervise Regional Organizers, Field Managers, and canvassing staff.Build diverse, community-based organizing teams reflective of the communities being engaged.Develop training materials and conduct onboarding for field leadership.Coach, mentor, and evaluate staff performance while fostering professional development and retention.Client & Stakeholder ManagementServe as the primary operational contact for assigned clients, campaign managers, consultants, and coalition partners within the state.Participate in strategic planning discussions and provide recommendations based on field performance and voter contact data.Deliver regular reports, presentations, and program updates to clients and company leadership.Operations & LogisticsOversee field office operations, event logistics, materials distribution, and technology implementation.Manage field reporting systems, quality control, data collection, and compliance processes.Coordinate closely with HR, payroll, compliance, and operations teams to support efficient program delivery.Travel & On-Site LeadershipTravel extensively throughout the assigned state to launch programs, train staff, conduct quality control, and resolve operational challenges.Provide direct leadership during critical program periods including voter registration deadlines, early vote, ballot cure, and GOTV.QualificationsRequired1-3 years of campaign, advocacy, labor, or community organizing experience.At least one election cycle managing paid field programs or organizing operations.Experience supervising staff and managing.Demonstrated success managing voter contact programs including:Paid CanvassingVoter RegistrationBallot CureSignature CollectionGOTV OperationsStrong project management and organizational skills.Experience managing budgets and operational logistics.Ability to travel extensively and work evenings and weekends as needed.Valid driver's license and ability to rent and operate vehicles for program needs.PreferredExperience managing statewide field operations.Bilingual Spanish-English proficiency.Familiarity with VAN, PDI, Scale to Win, Mobilize, Slack, Google Workspace, and field reporting platforms.Experience working with diverse and multilingual communities.Previous experience with Democratic campaigns, labor organizations, advocacy groups, or issue campaigns.What Success Looks LikeBy November 2026, the State Director will have:Successfully launched and managed multiple canvassers across their assigned state.Built and retained high-performing organizing teams.Consistently met or exceeded client goals, voter contact targets, and quality standards.Served as a trusted leader for clients, staff, and community partners.Contributed to winning campaigns and meaningful voter engagement efforts across key communities.CompensationCompensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, scope of responsibility, and the geographic market in which the employee is based. Salaries may vary by location to reflect regional labor market conditions. Monthly compensation is expected to range from $6,500 to $7,500.For contract-based candidates, compensation may be structured as a monthly retainer or project-based agreement, depending on experience and program responsibilities.Nuevo Field Campaigns is committed to building teams that reflect the communities we serve. Women, people of color, bilingual candidates, and individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.