The Outreach Team: We're Hiring Field Directors!

Field Directors Wanted!The Outreach Team is a premier national field firm. We partner with organizations working to solve some of the biggest problems facing our society, from expanding clean, reliable energy to strengthening the communities that will power our future, and help them build the resources they need to make an impact. We are a people-powered enterprise; our campaigns are effective because we hire diverse teams of talented people, invest in our staff, and treat them well.Neighbor, it's your time to step up for Nebraska. We need your love for our state and its people, your skills earned from years of hard work, and your ability to connect with other Nebraskans. Frankly, it's the only way we are going to pry back our government and economy from the billionaires who have taken over. The good news is that there are more of us than there are of them. We just need to harness our power… conversation by conversation, on every porch, corner, driveway, sidewalk, field, and farm in Nebraska. And we need you to lead the charge. Join us on behalf of the Working Class Majority Pac.We are looking for Field Directors to talk to voters about an independent candidate's run for Senate in Nebraska's upcoming election. If you believe that real political power is built from the ground up through deep organizing and face-to-face conversations, we want you on our team in Nebraska.The Field Director is expected to train canvassers in the field while canvassing themselves to lead by example; they must also communicate long and short-term goals to staff and manage campaign reporting. The Field Director manages canvassers and Team Leads and reports to the Lead Director.Additionally, the Lead Campaign Director will manage a team of one or more Deputy Directors and will be responsible for building an office to scale from the ground up. The Lead Director position reports to the Project Director, and the Deputy Director position reports to the Lead Director.Locations: Nebraska City and Fremont, NE. Preference for local candidates.Canvass Management Responsibilities:Manage a team of 40–60 hourly staff who will canvass door to door to talk to community members about local clean energy storage projects and build community support for a reliable, affordable energy futureCanvass yourself several days a week to train staff and drive office goalsSet goals and hold staff accountable to themTrain and provide ongoing motivation and support to staffIdentify, promote, and train a leadership teamBuild a diverse team where staff feel respected while fostering a culture of equity and justiceImplement quality control measures to ensure the integrity of the workMaintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staffDevelop strategic plans to reach targeted constituents in assigned locationsManage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distribution of materialsQualifications:Must Have:Leadership experience; ability to motivate, grow, and manage a large teamEagerness to lead from the front and canvass several days a weekExtreme attention to detail and a proven ability to instill that quality in othersSelf-starter with excellent problem-solving skillsStrong passion for community organizing and fostering civic engagementTrack record of equity and inclusionAbility to work long hours, including evenings and weekendsNice to Have:Experience running paid canvasses or managing paid employeesFamiliarity with VAN and MiniVANExperience working in underserved or marginalized communitiesFacilitation experienceLocal knowledge/experienceThe salary range for this position is $1,146 – $1,500 per week. We offer a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and hands-on training. At the end of the campaign, there may be opportunities for advancement and bonuses.At The Outreach Team, we prioritize equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.