Director, Field Programs: Grassroots Public Policy Leader

The Herald Group; Washington; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision plans

401(k) Plan with matching & profit sharing

4 weeks of PTO

Paid Parental Leave program

Transportation subsidy

In-office & work-from-home hybrid schedule

Job summary

The Herald Group is seeking a Director to join their team in Washington, DC. This full-time position involves developing and implementing grassroots communications strategies, managing multi-state campaigns, and cultivating relationships with field operatives. Ideal candidates have 4-8 years of public policy communications experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to solve problems effectively. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits including health plans and a 401(k) with matching.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience managing or directing field teams and programs.
• Agency experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of grassroots and grasstops field campaigns.
• Ability to manage detailed reporting including budgets and influencer lists.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications strategies for business objectives.
• Cultivate relationships with nationwide field operatives.
• Manage multi-state campaigns and act as a liaison.
• Provide strategic direction to field teams.
• Recruit and mobilize new field operatives.
• Coordinate field-specific billing with the accounting department.

Skills

Public policy communications experience

Grassroots and grasstops field campaigns

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Herald Group is seeking a Director to join their team in Washington, DC. This full-time position involves developing and implementing grassroots communications strategies, managing multi-state campaigns, and cultivating relationships with field operatives. Ideal candidates have 4-8 years of public policy communications experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to solve problems effectively. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits including health plans and a 401(k) with matching.