Arena Careers

The Outreach Team

Lead Director

We are building a Talent Pool of Lead Directors for upcoming campaigns across the country. These roles will vary by location and issue, but all will require a strong background in field leadership, staff management, and meeting high-impact goals.

This is not tied to one specific campaign. If you are interested in being considered for Lead Director roles as they come online, please submit your information and we will reach out as opportunities align with your experience and availability.

Lead Directors will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers. Additionally, the Lead Campaign Director will manage a team of one or more Deputy Directors, and will be responsible for building an office to scale from the ground up. The Lead Director position reports to the Project Director

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 15-30 canvassers, setting goals and holding staff accountable
• Train and provide ongoing motivation and support to staff Identify, promote, and train a leadership team
• Build a diverse team where staff feel respected, while fostering a culture of equity and justice Implement quality control measures to ensure integrity of the work
• Go in the field yourself several days per week to canvass, train staff, and help drive office goals.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff
• Develop strategic plans to reach target voters/constituencies in assigned locations
• Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distributing materials
• Canvass a minimum of 2 days per week

Qualifications:

Must have

• Strong management skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire a team while also holding staff accountable to goals and expectations
• Can speak compellingly about campaign issues and strategy
• Willing and able to listen to staff and solve problems
• Committed to equity and inclusion
• Strong work ethic; able to persevere in the face of challenges and setbacks
• Flexible; ready for the unexpected and willing to adapt to last minute changes
• Eager to learn and open to feedback
• Basic tech competency (G-suite or microsoft office, smart phone or computer)

Nice-to-have

• Community or issue-based campaign experience
• Experience running paid canvasses or managing paid employees
• Passion for social change and activism
• Team building ability Attention to detail
• A track record of success meeting or exceeding goals
• Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
• Facilitation experience
• Local knowledge/experience