Field Director

Gain Power; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local political campaign in Cambridge is seeking a highly motivated Field Director to lead its voter outreach and grassroots organizing initiatives. The role involves developing strategic field plans, recruiting and training a team of volunteers, and managing community engagement efforts to mobilize voters effectively. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and work closely with campaign leadership to maximize outreach impact.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic thinker with experience in community organizing.
• Ability to recruit and manage volunteers.
• Effective communicator with grassroots outreach skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a field plan for voter outreach.
• Recruit and manage volunteers for canvassing and events.
• Organize community outreach efforts to engage voters.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Volunteer management

Community engagement

Tools

VAN

Job description

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Tim Flaherty for City Council

Tim Flaherty's campaign for Cambridge City Council is hiring a Field Director to lead its voter outreach and grassroots organizing operation. This role is ideal for a highly motivated, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, community-driven environment. The Field Director will oversee all aspects of field operations, from volunteer recruitment and training to voter engagement and Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) execution. You'll work closely with the Campaign Manager and candidate to build a people-powered campaign that reaches voters at the doors, on the phones, and online.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a robust field plan aligned with campaign goals and Cambridge's unique electorate.
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of volunteers and paid canvassers.
• Build strong neighborhood-based field teams across Cambridge's diverse communities.
• Organize regular canvases, phone/text banks, visibility events, and community outreach efforts.
• Manage VAN to identify persuadable and mobilizable voters and track voter contact.