Field Director in Richmond

The Outreach Team is a premier national field firm. We partner with organizations working to solve some of the biggest problems facing our society — from protecting human rights to fighting climate change — and help them build the resources they need to make an impact. We are a people-powered enterprise; our campaigns are effective because we hire diverse teams of talented people, invest in our staff, and treat them well.

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

The Field 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: Various locations across Virginia

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 maximise 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 organising 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, marginalised populations and or underrepresented populations.
• Strong facilitation and training experience.
• Local ties to the area.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: $1,146- $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.

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 prioritise 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 colour, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and DACA/DAPA recipients to apply.