TouchStone, LLC: Field Director - Chicago, IL - $5,000/Month - TouchStone

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Job Title: Field Director

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: October 15 – November 15

Compensation: $5,000/month

Reports To: Co-Founder & Partner

About TouchStone

TouchStone is a voter contact company dedicated to enhancing the integrity of political outreach through cutting-edge technology, real-time data verification, and user-friendly interfaces. Our team is committed to supporting progressive campaigns with innovative tools and high-impact field operations.

Position Summary

TouchStone is seeking a highly organized, mission-driven ** Field Director** to oversee day-to-day operations of a canvassing program in Chicago, IL. This temporary, full-time position will lead on-the-ground execution of our signature gathering strategy, collect signatures themselves, and manage a team of canvassers and support staff, and ensure programmatic goals are met with efficiency and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and daily management of canvassing staff

• Lead daily briefing and debriefing of field teams and troubleshoot field challenges

• Track canvasser performance, manage turf assignments, and ensure data quality

• Collaborate with senior leadership on campaign strategy, reporting, and progress

• Ensure adherence to all legal and safety protocols

• Implement accountability systems to support productivity and morale

Qualifications

• 3+ years of campaign, field, or organizing experience (supervisory experience strongly preferred)

• Excellent project management and leadership skills

• High level of comfort with voter contact software, data entry, and reporting tools (NGP-VAN, Reach, TouchStone)

• Experience managing diverse teams in high-paced environments

• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication abilities

• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to program changes

• Willingness to relocate to San Francisco for the duration of the program

• Commitment to progressive values and inclusive leadership

Additional Details

• Schedule: Must be available for irregular campaign hours, including evenings and weekends

• Housing/Travel Support: Temporary relocation support may be discussed

• Temporary Position: This is a full-time, temporary contract role

Interested Candidates

Please email your resume and availability to interview to [email protected].