Voter Contact Field Director- Cedar Falls

The Outreach Team; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Training program

Job summary

The Outreach Team is hiring a Voter Contact Field Director to lead a canvassing team across Iowa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, Cedar Falls, and Davenport. You will train staff, set goals, and drive voter engagement on reproductive rights and civic participation.

This role requires strong leadership, ongoing motivation of staff, and a commitment to equity. Expect long hours, weekends, and opportunities for advancement within a mission-driven campaign.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience; ability to motivate, grow, and manage a large team.
• Willingness to canvass several days a week.
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to instill that quality in others.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
• Passion for community organizing and fostering civic engagement.
• Track record of equity and inclusion.
• Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 15–20 hourly staff canvassing door to door.
• Train and motivate staff; set and monitor goals.
• Develop leadership and promote equity in the team.
• Handle payroll, data reporting, and distribution of materials.
• Strategic planning to reach targeted voters in assigned locations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Canvassing

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Civic engagement

Equity & inclusion

Flex hours

Tools

VAN

MiniVAN

Job description

Hiring a Voter Contact Field Director

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.

About the Campaign

The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy PAC is going door to door to talk with Iowa voters about corporate polluter accountability, health care, big ag, affordability, and the 2026 election, including supporting Josh Turek for U.S. Senate, Rob Sand for Governor, and congressional candidates. We are mobilizing voters ahead of the November 3, 2026 midterm elections.

Locations:

Des Moines, West Des Moines, Cedar Falls, and Davenport, IA

We're growing in Iowa! If you're an Iowan from a surrounding city, please apply.

Timeline:

Immediatelythrough November

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

Qualifications:

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
• Familiarity with VAN and MiniVAN
• 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.

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.