DiNapoli for New York: Field Director

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Position: Field Director

Campaign: Tom DiNapoli for New York State Comptroller (Reelection)

Location: New York State (NYC/Albany preferred; extensive statewide travel)

Compensation: $8,000–$10,000/month, commensurate with experience

Reports to: Campaign Manager

Position Overview

Tom DiNapoli’s reelection campaign is hiring a Field Director to design, coordinate, and manage a ** statewide field operation with a heavy emphasis on labor and existing Democratic infrastructure**.

The core of the field operation will run through ** unions, county committees, Democratic clubs, and coalition partners**. The Field Director’s job is to align those programs, set clear goals, and make sure that efforts are pointed at the same targets and delivering votes. There is a** strong preference for candidates with prior New York experience.**

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Coordination

• Develop the statewide field plan rooted in ** labor, party, and coalition programs** rather than a purely volunteer-based model.

• Coordinate closely with political, communications, and digital teams so that field work reflects the campaign’s overall strategy and priorities.

Labor & Organizational Field Operations

• Work directly with ** union political directors** and staff to structure and track member-to-member programs

• Coordinate with ** county committees & Democratic clubs** to ensure voter contact is aligned with campaign universes and timelines.

Staff Management & Support

• Provide training and technical assistance to staff and partner organizations on best practices for data, targeting, and voter contact.

• Create clear lines of communication so that problems in the field get escalated and resolved quickly.

Integration with Campaign Infrastructure

• Work with the ** Political Director** to turn political relationships into real field capacity and coverage.

• Coordinate with the ** Communications team** to reinforce key messages at the doors, on the phones, and in member communications.

• Provide the ** Campaign Manager and senior staff** with regular assessments of progress toward goals

GOTV & Election Operations

• Lead planning and execution of ** GOTV in partnership with labor and Democratic organizations**.

• Coordinate early vote and absentee chase programs, ensuring partners are working from correct lists and tracking results in VAN.

Qualifications

Must-Haves

• 3+ cycles of campaign experience, including at least one in a senior field or organizing leadership role

• Demonstrated experience ** working with labor unions, party committees, or large allied organizations**

• Experience managing staff and navigating complicated multi-organization dynamics.

• Willingness to work long, irregular hours and travel frequently within New York State.

Additional Skills

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing complexity across multiple partners.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to be direct and candid while maintaining productive relationships.

• Good political judgment and the ability to prioritize what actually moves votes.

Compensation & Schedule

• Salary: $8,000–$10,000 per month, depending on experience.

• Classification: Full-time, exempt, cycle-based position.

• Timeline: Start date as soon as possible; position runs through Election Day 2026.

How to Apply

Please email a resume and references to [email protected] with subject line “Field Director -- [Your Name]