Ali for Jersey City: Field Director

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Field Director – Mussab Ali for Jersey City Mayor

Mussab Ali’s campaign for mayor of Jersey City is building a people-powered movement to take on the political machine and deliver real change for working people. We’re organizing in every ward to reach the voters who’ve been left out of the political process, and we’re looking for a ** Field Director** to lead that work.

To apply, please email your resume to [email protected].

Location: Jersey City, NJ (In-person)

Start Date: ASAP. Role to run through November 2025, with potential for extension through December 2025.

Salary: $4,000–$6,000/month, commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the campaign’s citywide field plan, including voter contact goals, staging location strategy, and turf cutting.

• Manage daily operations of the field program, including door-to-door canvassing, phonebanking, textbanking, and volunteer recruitment.

• Recruit, hire, and train a diverse team of organizers and volunteers, with an emphasis on leadership development and accountability.

• Oversee targeting and data tracking in VAN to ensure accurate reporting and smart voter contact decisions.

• Collaborate with coalition leaders, community groups, and endorsing organizations to expand reach and build local capacity.

Qualifications

• 2+ cycles of field experience, with at least 1 in a Field Director or Deputy FD role (municipal experience a plus).

• Deep knowledge of direct voter contact tactics, VAN, and ActionNetwork.

• Experience managing paid canvassers and volunteer teams.

• Strong organizational skills and comfort with fast-moving, high-pressure environments.

• Spanish, Arabic, or Urdu fluency a plus.