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Optimal Staffing Group: Field Organizer

Job Post

Job Post

Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Posted on Sep 27, 2024

Optimal Staffing Group: Field Organizer

LOCATION

GA

SALARY

25-30 / Hourly

COMPANY

Optimal Staffing Group

DEPARTMENT

Operations

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Other

CONTACT

hr@optimalstaffinggroup.com

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please email your resume to hr@optimalstaffinggroup.com

APPLICATION LINK

hr@optimalstaffinggroup.com

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.