Team Solomon: Field Director

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About the Campaign

James Solomon is building a bold, people-first movement to make city government accountable and transparent, and driven by progressive values. James Solomon for mayor and our slate of 8 City Council Candidates are committed are unified in fighting corruption and predatory developers to build a city where everyday people—not the politically connected—have a seat at the table. We're organizing neighbor-to-neighbor and block-by-block to bring real change to Jersey City.

Position Overview

The Field Director will be responsible for executing and improving a large-scale, grassroots field program to turn out voters for James Solomon for Mayor and all of the City Council candidates on the Team Solomon slate. This role will involve managing a team of organizers and volunteers. The ideal candidate has a record of managing field operations, thrives in fast-paced environments, and is deeply committed to building a people-powered movement.

You’ll be leading our ground game to ensure we connect with as many voters as possible ahead of Election Day.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Team Management:

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of Lead Organizers and field volunteers. Foster a culture of enthusiasm and growth. Help maintain strong relationships with volunteers.

• Knocking Doors Whenever Possible

• Develop and Execute Field Strategy:

• Design a comprehensive voter contact program that includes door-to-door canvassing, phone and text strategy, help rollout relational organizing via the Reach app, helping with candidate events, and high-traffic canvassing.

• Data & Targeting:

• Track field metrics using VAN. Ensure timely and accurate data entry & reporting.

• Coalition and Event Support:

• Work with community leaders, local organizations, businesses, community associations, and campaign partners to coordinate field efforts, visibility actions, meet and greets, and fundraisers.

• Election Day Prep:

• Plan and execute a robust GOTV strategy including early vote, vote-by-mail, and Election Day operations across all key wards/precincts.

Qualifications

• 1 cycle of campaign field experience required; field management or regional director experience preferred

• Experience with VAN or other voter databases

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Passion for progressive politics and building grassroots power

• Bilingual or multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Bonus Skills

• Experience in Jersey City politics or deep local knowledge

• Experience in managing a field program

• Familiarity with digital organizing tools (e.g. Reach, Mobilize, MiniVAN, Switchboard)

• Experience building and managing teams, especially in diverse, working-class communities

• Event logistics and staging experience

• Experience with canvass launch management and turf cutting