UDP Field Director

American Israel Public Affairs Committee; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent political organization is seeking a Field Director for the 2026 election cycle. The role entails overseeing grassroots operations across federal races and managing field staff to ensure the effectiveness of GOTV efforts. Ideal candidates will have multiple cycles of political field management experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments. The position offers a competitive salary and is benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• Multiple cycles of political field experience, including management experience.
• Experience working with voters files, pulling lists for phone banks and door knocking.
• Ability to manage multiple processes and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing grassroots operations in federal races.
• Collaborating with vendors to ensure accurate deliverables.
• Supervising field staff to maximize GOTV efforts.

Skills

Management experience

Excellent organizational skills

Strong verbal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to thrive in dynamic environments

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Voter and grassroots software

Job description

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 Include:

• 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:

• 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 Description

We are offering a competitive market base salary between $90,000 and $110,000 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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