Lead Canvass Field Director

theoutreachteam; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Hands-on training

Bonuses and advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Outreach Team is seeking a Field Director to lead canvassing operations in Seward, Nebraska. You will train a large team of hourly canvassers, set goals, and ensure field reporting aligns with campaign strategy.

You will oversee office setup, build a leadership cadre, and ensure equity and inclusion across the staff while working long hours, including weekends, to drive local energy and civic engagement.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience and ability to grow and manage a large team.
• Willingness to lead from the front and canvass several days a week.
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to instill it in others.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
• Passion for community organizing and civic engagement.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Train canvassers in the field while canvassing themselves to lead by example.
• Communicate long- and short-term goals to staff and manage campaign reporting.
• Manage canvassers and Team Leads; report to the Lead Director.
• Lead the campaign office build-out and scale from the ground up.
• Develop strategic plans to reach targeted constituencies in assigned locations.
• Manage administrative duties including payroll, data reporting, and material distribution.

Skills

Leadership

Motivate & manage team

Frontline canvassing

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Community organizing

Equity & inclusion

Long hours

Tools

VAN

MiniVAN

Job description

The Outreach Team is seeking a Field Director to lead canvassing operations in Seward, Nebraska. You will train a large team of hourly canvassers, set goals, and ensure field reporting aligns with campaign strategy.

You will oversee office setup, build a leadership cadre, and ensure equity and inclusion across the staff while working long hours, including weekends, to drive local energy and civic engagement.