NCDP: Field Director

Job Post; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

North Carolina Democratic Party is hiring a Field Director in North Carolina’s 10th congressional district. Based in Winston-Salem, this full-time exempt role focuses on growing a robust network of volunteers and activists to elect Democrats up and down the ballot.

The FD will train and empower volunteers, track outreach in VAN, and meet voter contact metrics, reporting to the Executive Director. Travel across Forsyth, Iredell, Catawba, Lincoln, and Yadkin counties is required.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Campaign field management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to meet voter contact and recruitment goals.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must demonstrate cultural competency with racially diverse audiences.
• Fluency in VAN, Microsoft Office Suite; other field tools a plus.
• 2+ cycles of community, issue, labor, political or campaign management experience.
• Work hours vary from standard office hours and include weekends.
• Have your own reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of North Carolina political landscape, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing and training volunteers on direct voter contact methods such as phone banking, canvassing, and texting.
• Ensuring all volunteer outreach and engagement is tracked in VAN and reports are submitted daily.
• Assisting in the planning and execution of organizing actions and events.
• Developing relationships with Democratic activists in the community and engaging them in field events and activities.
• Fostering partnerships with local county parties and progressive groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Campaign field management

Voter contact goals

Team leadership

Cultural competency

Time management

Tools

VAN

Microsoft Office

Field tools

Job description

NCDP: Field Director

Location

Winston Salem, NC, 27101

Salary

$5833 - $6000 (Monthly)

Healthcare

Employer-sponsored health insurance offered

Company

NCDP

Department

Organizing

Employment Type

Party

Minimum Level of Experience

Departmental Staff Manager (overseeing staff within a specific department, and/or reporting to a Department Director. Ex: Deputy Data Director, Regional Organizing Director, GOTV Director)

Job Description

North Carolina Democratic Party Job Opening: ** Field Director**

The North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) is hiring a Field Director (FD) in North Carolina’s 10th congressional district. This program will focus on electing Democrats up and down the ballot. To confirm, this will be a temporary, full-time, salaried, exempt position through November 15th, 2026. Primary responsibility is to grow an already powerful network of volunteers and Democratic activists across the state. Responsible for training and empowering this network of grassroots volunteers and hitting goals for voter contact metrics in their region. Will facilitate the building of activities that generate excitement, knowledge, presence, and votes in their communities. The Field Director will report to the Executive Director and other internal departments. Travel will be required when safe; possession of reliable transportation is required. The Field Director must be committed to the NCDP’s values and platform.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and training volunteers on direct voter contact methods such as phone banking, canvassing, and texting.
• Ensuring all volunteer outreach and engagement is tracked in VAN and reports are submitted daily.
• Assisting in the planning and execution of organizing actions and events.
• Developing relationships with Democratic activists in the community and engaging them in field events and activities.
• Fostering partnerships with local county parties and progressive groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Previous campaign field management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to meet voter contact and recruitment goals.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must demonstrate cultural competency with racially diverse audiences.
• Fluency in VAN, Microsoft Office Suite; other field tools a plus.
• 2+ cycles of community, issue, labor, political or campaign management experience.
• Work hours vary from standard office hours and include weekends.
• Have your own reliable transportation.
• Successful experience working with teams representing a rich mix of talent backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Knowledge of North Carolina political landscape, preferred.

Logistics & Working Conditions:

• Full-time position based in Winston Salem, NC.
• Generally, Monday through Friday, shall require evening and weekend hours. Extended hours during election season.
• This position is based in Forsyth County, North Carolina with frequent travel to Iredell County, Catawba County, Lincoln County, and Yadkin County.
• Registered Democrat.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance, valid registration, a reliable mode of transportation, and the ability to travel extensively at times throughout the state for more than a day at a time.

Classification:

Full Time; Exempt (not eligible for overtime); temporary; bargaining unit position.

Salary & Benefits:

The salary and benefits for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience. The pay range is $70,000 to $72,000 annually, or $5,833.33 $6,000 monthly.

• Employees receive graduated vacation based on years of service, beginning at 10 days of paid vacation for new employees.
• Employees also receive paid holidays, paid sick leave, and various other forms of paid leave.

NC Democratic Party Benefits:

All full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, 100% covered

by NCDP. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Benefits become active on your first day of employment. Employees can add partners and dependents to health benefits but are responsible for covering the additional cost.

The North Carolina Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.