Grindstone Campaigns: Field Director

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Grindstone Campaigns is seeking a Field Director that will work directly our consultant team to execute an efficient and targeted ground campaign. The Field Director will be responsible for managing field staff, including a professional canvassing operation, as well as organizing local organizations and volunteers to build outreach capacity.

Field Director Duties:

• Recruit and train staff

• Train and manage staff and volunteers

• Provide progress reports on strategic goals and organizational/advocacy activity daily

• Track and monitor data for quality and trends of interest

Qualifications:

• Minimum one cycle of campaign staff experience

• Experience managing or working for a professional canvassing operation preferred

• Strong organizational, management, and interpersonal skills

• Experience in setting and achieving measurable targets, managing teams, and coordinating between multiple stakeholders

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally

• Ability to execute strategic goals and work effectively with regional and local leaders

• Experience with voter software, such as PDI or VAN preferred but not required

• Must be able to work long hours in a high‐stress environment

• Must be available 5-6 days a week

Expectations:

• Meet and exceed voter contact and volunteer recruitment goals set by the campaign

• Diligently manage volunteer database as instructed by the campaign

• Provide and foster a welcoming and productive environment for volunteers and supporters

• Support volunteers and supporters in all voter contact activities on a daily basis