GOTV Field Director: Lead Canvass Team to Victory

Vote Blue; Alaska; On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Health insurance

Phone stipend

Hands-on training

Job summary

Vote Blue is seeking a GOTV Field Director to mobilize voters across Alaska ahead of the 2026 midterms. You will lead, train, and motivate a team of canvassers doing in-person voter contact with safety protocols in place.

You will recruit and manage a leadership team, uphold equity and inclusion, and travel to engage voters in the field while driving office goals and ensuring data accuracy and payroll processing. Strong management and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading canvass teams and managing staff to achieve goals.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills for voter contact.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in campaign work.
• Ability to train, motivate, and supervise staff in a fast-paced field environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 engage with 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Performance management

Equity & inclusion

Communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Tech literacy

Tools

G-Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vote Blue is seeking a GOTV Field Director to mobilize voters across Alaska ahead of the 2026 midterms. You will lead, train, and motivate a team of canvassers doing in-person voter contact with safety protocols in place.

You will recruit and manage a leadership team, uphold equity and inclusion, and travel to engage voters in the field while driving office goals and ensuring data accuracy and payroll processing. Strong management and communication skills are essential.