GOTV Field Director - Alaska

The Outreach Team; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Outreach Team in Alaska is seeking a GOTV field director to mobilize voters across the state. You will lead a team of canvassers, recruit and train staff, and promote equity and safety while driving campaign goals.

You will personally work in the field several days weekly to register voters, train staff, and support office objectives, with a focus on building a diverse, high-performing team across Anchorage and Fairbanks and statewide hires.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a team in campaigns or similar settings.
• Ability to communicate campaign issues clearly.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Willing to adapt to unexpected changes.
• Experience training and motivating staff.
• Proficiency with basic tech (G Suite or MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 20–30 canvassers, setting goals and holding staff accountable.
• Train and motivate staff with ongoing support.
• Identify, promote, and train a leadership team.
• Build a diverse, equitable, and just team culture.
• Implement quality control to protect registration integrity.
• Go into the field several days per week to register voters and drive goals.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff.
• Develop strategic plans to reach target voters/constituencies.
• Handle administrative duties, including reporting data and payroll.

Skills

Management skills

Public speaking

Listening

Equity & inclusion

Work ethic

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Learning mindset

Tech competency

Tools

G Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Outreach Team

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 expanding clean, reliable energy to strengthening the communities that will power our future, 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.

Overview

This is a GOTV field director position focused on mobilizing voters in key districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Directors will lead a team of canvassers conducting in-person voter contact with health and safety protocols in place. Directors will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers on this voter contact campaign.

Location: Anchor offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks but hiring all over the state

• Manage a team of 20 - 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 a few days per week to register voters, 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

Qualifications:

• 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
• Attention to detail, ability to drive best practices critical for protecting the integrity of the registration process
• 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Community or issue-based campaign experience
• Experience running paid canvasses or managing paid employees
• Experience running voter registration or petition signature-gathering efforts
• Passion for social change and activism
• Team building ability
• A track record of success meeting or exceeding goals
• Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
• Local knowledge/experience
• Proficiency in one or more Alaska Native languages

Salary:

The salary range for this position is $1300 - $1500, per week. We offer a generous benefits package, including sick leave, health insurance, phone and data stipend, and hands-on training. At the end of the campaign, there may be opportunities for advancement and bonuses.

Equity:

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 prioritize 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 color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.