Voter Contact Field Director- Des Moines

theoutreachteam; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 2,711,000 - 3,549,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Hands-on training

Bonuses possible

Job summary

The Outreach Team is seeking a Voter Contact Field Director to lead a 15–20 person canvass operation in Iowa, driving training and accountability while promoting equity and inclusion.

You will train staff, set goals, and develop leadership, ensuring safe and ethical voter engagement in targeted areas. This role demands long hours and weekend coverage as campaigns run through November.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Training

Equity & inclusion

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Community organizing

Canvassing

Flexible 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 Rapids, and Davenport, IA

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

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.