UDP Field Director

AIPAC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 153,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent political organization is seeking a UDP Field Director in Washington, DC to oversee grassroots operations for the 2026 election cycle. The ideal candidate will have political field experience and strong management skills. Responsibilities include supervising field staff and working with vendors to ensure effective operations. The position offers a competitive salary between $153,000 and $173,000 and is benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• Multiple cycles of political field experience, including management experience.
• Experience working with voters files and phone banking.
• Impeccable attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grassroots operations in federal races.
• Supervise field staff to enhance GOTV efforts.
• Collaborate with the Political Director for effective field operations.

Skills

Excellent management and motivational skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

UDP Field Director

Reports To: Political Director

Work Location: In-Office (Washington DC)

Job Type: Full-Time

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Length of Employment: January 5, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Position Summary: United Democracy Project is hiring a Field Director for the 2026 election cycle. This individual will oversee our grassroots operations in federal races across the country. They will oversee all field staff and they will be responsible for working with our software vendor to ensure we run an efficient and highly targeted program.

Responsibilities

• Working with our pollsters, analytics and other outside vendors to devise and implement effective grassroots strategies in congressional districts across the country
• Implementing and managing targeted field programs based on the demographics and geography of particular districts
• Supervising field staff to make sure GOTV efforts are robust and maximized
• Working with vendors to ensure deliverables are received on time and accurately
• Collaborating with the Political Director and Analytics Director to ensure the most effective and efficient field operations to achieve electoral success
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Multiple cycles of political field experience, including management experience
• Excellent management and motivational skills
• Experience working with voters files, pulling lists for phone banks and door knocking
• Excellent organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail
• Experience managing multiple processes and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that requires flexibility as needs and priorities change
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and Outlook required
• Familiarity with voter and grassroots software a plus
• Commitment to a strong US-Israel relationship a must

Salary & Benefits

We are offering a competitive market base salary between $153,000 and $173,000 for the position. A job offer within the range will depend on how closely a candidate’s skills and experience match the role’s requirements. This position is benefits eligible.

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