The Outreach Team: Field Director

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The New Jersey Democratic Party is committed to building a stronger, fairer, and more inclusive future for all residents of our state. We are organizing to ensure every voice is heard, every vote is counted, and every community has the representation and resources it deserves. Our work focuses on advancing policies that expand economic opportunity, protect democracy, and improve the quality of life for New Jersey families.

We are seeking Deputy Directors to help lead our field operations and voter engagement efforts across the state. This role is central to building strong, motivated teams that connect directly with voters, mobilize support, and drive a high-impact turnout operation in upcoming elections. Deputy Directors will work closely with their Regional or Lead Director to scale operations from the ground up.

The Deputy Director is expected to lead by example, canvassing in the field while training and supporting canvassers, play a key role in managing daily operations, meeting voter contact goals, and developing future leaders within the team.

Location: Paramus, New Jersey

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of 20-50 paid canvassers who will engage voters about the special election.

• Canvass yourself multiple days a week to lead by example and train staff in the field.

• Set voter contact goals and hold staff accountable for meeting them.

• Provide ongoing training, support, and motivation to ensure a high-performing team.

• Identify, promote, and develop leadership within the team to maximize impact.

• Foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all staff feel valued and respected.

• Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure message accuracy and data integrity.

• Maintain a safe and positive working environment for all staff.

• Develop and execute strategic plans to reach targeted voters effectively.

• Handle administrative tasks, including daily data reporting, payroll processing, and inventory management.

Qualifications:

Must Have:

• Experience leading, motivating, and managing large teams in a fast-paced setting.

• Eagerness to lead from the front by actively canvassing alongside the team.

• Extreme attention to detail and a proven ability to enforce high standards.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter mentality.

• Passion for community organizing and empowering voters to take action.

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice.

• Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends.

Nice to Have:

• Experience managing paid canvasses or teams of paid employees.

• Familiarity with voter engagement tools such as VAN and MiniVAN.

• Experience working with diverse communities, marginalized populations and or underrepresented populations.

• Strong facilitation and training experience.

• Local ties to the area.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $1,250 - $1,500 per week, based on experience.

• Generous benefits package, including ** paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and hands-on training.**

• Opportunities for advancement and bonuses at the campaign’s conclusion.

Apply at: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/jobs

Equity: If you are interested in this position but don’t think you qualify for everything, please don’t let that stop you from applying! At The Outreach Team, we prioritize equity and inclusion and believe our work is better when it benefits from the knowledge, experience, and wisdom of people who have faced systemic barriers.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and DACA/DAPA recipients to apply.

Who We Are

The Outreach Team is the national engine of campaigners and organizers powering the progressive movement. With an on-the-ground presence in communities all across the country, our world-class team runs successful civic engagement campaigns on behalf of progressive organizations and campaigns—to build a future that’s fairer, greener, safer and more peaceful for everyone.

Our client list includes organizations like Black Progressive Action Coalition, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, Climate Action Campaign, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, For our Future, Solar Rights Alliance, The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, and more.