Voter Contact Field Director

The Outreach Team; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Staff training

Job summary

The Outreach Team is hiring a Voter Contact Field Director for Unite Here in Downtown Los Angeles. The Field Director will recruit, train, and manage a team of canvassers to contact voters at the door and mobilize ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

You will lead by example, canvassing several days weekly, manage reporting and administrative duties, and set goals while promoting equity, inclusion, and a safe, respectful workplace. Salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 15–20 hourly staff canvassing door-to-door to talk to voters.
• Canvass personally several days per week to train staff and drive office goals.
• Set goals and hold staff accountable to them.
• 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 equity and justice.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure the integrity of the work.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff.
• Develop strategic plans to reach targeted voters in assigned locations.
• Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distribution of materials.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Staff motivation

Problem solving

Community organizing

Equity & inclusion

Long hours

Job description

Hiring a Voter Contact Field Director for Unite Here in Downtown Los Angeles

Who We Are

The Outreach Team is the national engine of campaigners and organizers building a fairer, cleaner, safer, and more peaceful world. Every campaign is our opportunity to make the world better. We show up because we believe in what's possible - politically, personally and collectively. We invest in people at every level - industry-leading pay/benefits, rigorous training and support, real paths to leadership.

General Overview

The Field Director will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers to contact voters at the door mobilizing voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The Field Director is expected to train voter contact canvassers in the field while canvassing themselves to lead by example; they must also communicate long and short-term goals to staff and manage campaign reporting.

Location

Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Timeline

ASAP through the midterm campaign cycle

Canvass Management Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 15–20 hourly staff who will canvass door to door to talk to voters about defending reproductive rights.
• Canvass yourself several days a week to train staff and drive office goals
• Set goals and hold staff accountable to them
• 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 the integrity of the work
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff
• Develop strategic plans to reach targeted voters in assigned locations
• Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distribution of materials

Must Have

• Leadership experience; ability to motivate, grow, and manage a large team
• Eagerness to lead from the front and canvass several days a week
• Extreme attention to detail and a proven ability to instill that quality in others
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong passion for community organizing and fostering civic engagement
• Track record of equity and inclusion
• Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends

Nice to Have

Experience running paid canvasses or managing paid employees

• Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
• Facilitation experience
• Local knowledge/experience

Salary

The salary range for this position is $1,146 – $1,500 per week. We offer a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and hands-on training. At the end of the campaign, there may be opportunities for advancement and bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At The Outreach Team, we prioritize equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.