2026 VS Field Director

Verdugo Strategies; Fairbanks (AK); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdugo Strategies is seeking a Field Director to lead canvassing efforts and ensure campaign goals are met in a dynamic team environment.

The role focuses on managing canvassers, maintaining data in campaign databases, and providing strategic input while engaging with diverse communities. Ideal candidates have experience in canvassing or community organizing and a passion for progressive causes.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant political canvassing or community organizing experience.
• Valid driving license or reliable means of transport.
• Passionate about progressive causes and organizing.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train and manage professional canvassers.
• Oversee data verification teams.
• Maintain target universes, scripts, walk lists and call lists in campaign database.
• Lead campaign teams at key community events.
• Share qualitative and quantitative data collected in the field with campaign stakeholders.

Skills

Canvassing experience

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Data collection

Tools

PDI

NGP VAN

EveryAction

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

Description

Verdugo Strategies is seeking Field Directors for a canvassing program.

Field Directors will work as part of a team to ensure campaign organizing goals are met and will manage professional canvassers, track campaign data and offer strategic input. The ideal candidate will be passionate about culturally competent organizing, have experience working within diverse communities.

Requirements

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Valid Driving License
• Recruit, train and manage professional canvassers
• Oversee data verification teams
• Maintain target universes, scripts, walk lists and call lists in campaign database
• Lead campaign teams at key community events
• Share qualitative and quantitative data collected in the field with campaign stakeholders

Ideal candidates will have:

• Working Laptop
• At least one year of relevant political, canvass, or community organizing experience
• Demonstrated commitment to progressive causes and organizing
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Proficiency in PDI, NGP VAN/EveryAction, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs
• Enthusiasm for working in a team environment