Arena Careers

Summary:

The Congressional Field Director will lead and implement the strategy, tactics and goals of the 2026 Coordinated Campaign within a targeted Congressional district. In partnership with the California Democratic Party, the Congressional Field Director will manage day-to-day organizing operations and build a scalable volunteer-driven program to turn out voters and win targeted Congressional, Senate and Assembly Seats. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and inspire a diverse, motivated team of staff and volunteers. The Congressional Field Director will be a member of the 2026 CADEM Coordinated Campaign and report to the Coordinated Campaign Director.

We are seeking four Congressional Field Directors. These positions will be through November 30, 2026, and will be located in the Central Valley, Orange County, and Los Angeles County.

Essential Job Functions (including, but not limited to):

• Develop, implement and oversee the comprehensive regional field plan and direct voter contact program, under the direction of the Coordinated Campaign Director and in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Recruit, hire, train, and manage a team of field organizers and fellows, including organizing regular staff meetings, 1-1 check-in meetings and team-building events.
• Set and manage daily, weekly and phase goals for staff and volunteers.
• Oversee and execute voter registration, canvassing, phone and text banks, relational organizing, and visibility events.
• Track, report and analyze field metrics to ensure data accuracy and program effectiveness.
• Support the development of voter contact scripts, messaging, and training materials.
• Represent the 2026 CADEM Coordinated Campaign and endorsed candidates in coalition spaces and community events.
• Build and maintain relationships with local Democratic clubs, labor groups, community-based organizations, elected officials, and other key stakeholders.
• Create a positive and inclusive team culture with clear performance expectations and development opportunities.
• Maintain centralized calendars, tracking sheets, and reporting dashboards.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as necessary.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Minimum of 2 cycles of experience in political organizing, field management, and/or electoral campaigns.
• Experience recruiting, hiring, managing and training volunteers and field staff.
• Proven track record of building and hitting voter contact goals.
• Strong communication, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities, while maintaining an inclusive and motivated team culture.
• Positive attitude, the ability to be a team player and leader simultaneously, and a “no job is too small” approach to the work.
• Familiarity with California’s political and community landscape strongly preferred.
• Bilingual (especially Spanish) highly desirable but not required.
• Experience with PDI, Mobilize, Google Suite, and social media tools.

Apply:

Salary ranges from $7000.00 – $7500.00 per month.

Application Instructions: Please fill out this link to apply for this position. https://fs3.formsite.com/CADEM2011/CFD2026/index

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please feel free to contact [email protected] with any questions.

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