Optimal Staffing Group: Field Organizer

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Field Organizer plays a critical role in managing and leading a field team to ensure high-quality performance and the achievement of organizational goals. This position involves anticipating challenges, solving problems, and making well-informed decisions while providing guidance to a team of canvassers. The Field Organizer is responsible for maintaining accountability and ensuring team alignment with business objectives, expectations, and standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• ● Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor a team of canvassers to meet project goals.

• ● Ensure consistent team performance through hands-on management and accountability

• systems.

• ● Work flexible hours, including 8-10 hour shifts, seven days a week, as project demands.

• ● Lead from the field by participating in canvassing activities, including door-to-door engagement,

• script delivery, and direct voter contact.

• ● Develop and implement daily canvassing plans, including route assignments and progress

• tracking.

• ● Oversee the use of digital tools such as Minivan or Grassroots Unwired to manage voter contact

• data effectively.

• ● Maintain and organize office supplies, equipment inventory, and other essential resources for

• field operations.

• ● Ensure the accuracy and quality of voter registration forms and other data submissions.

• ● Create and maintain new hire documentation, organizing them systematically for easy access

• and use.

• ● Travel to various locations as required to support field operations.

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ● Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate a team while fostering a collaborative work environment.

• ● Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

• ● Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• ● Effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

• ● Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and digital

• devices (iPad, computer, printer).

• ● Capacity to work independently and adapt to various environmental conditions.

• ● Professional demeanor and ability to interact with the public respectfully.

• ● Willingness and ability to travel to other cities, regions, or states as needed.

• ● Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• ● High school diploma required; college degree preferred.

• ● 1-3 years of experience in canvassing or field organization, with a strong track record of leading

• teams and meeting project objectives.