Administrative Director

San Diego, CA

Full Time

Petition Gathering

Mid Level

Administrative Director- San Diego

About The Outreach Team

The Outreach Team is a premier national field firm. We partner with organizations working to solve some of the biggest problems facing our society -- from protecting human rights to fighting climate change -- and help them build the resources they need to make an impact. We are a people-powered enterprise; our campaigns are effective because we hire diverse teams of talented people, invest in our staff, and treat them well.

We are currently hiring an Administrative Director to join us on an important and exciting petitioning campaign in San Diego, CA. This is a full-time position for an experienced campaigner with an eye for details and a passion for behind-the-scenes work. At The Outreach Team, the Admin Director is expected to collaborate closely with the field office Director Team to maintain and drive the use of administrative systems and reports. You will play an integral role in ensuring our canvassing operations run smoothly and efficiently, achieving ambitious growth targets and maximizing our on-ground impact.This position reports to the Lead Field Director.

We are hiring immediately for this position in San Diego, with a strong preference for local applicants.

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on support and guidance to the Lead Director and canvassing teams.
Drive administrative processes in the office, but be ready to help with any other director's responsibilities and needs.
Pick up on new systems, effectively maintaining organization and reporting
Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distribution of materials
Foster a proactive, solution-oriented environment, ensuring all staff are aligned with campaign goals and equipped to meet daily targets.
Prepare reports and provide feedback to senior management on campaign progress and problem-solving efforts.
Build and maintain a team culture that centers on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
Treat staff with empathy and respect, and ensure the managers you work with do the same

Qualifications (the must-haves)

Proven experience in campaign administration, field operations, or a similar role within political campaigns or nonprofit sectors.
Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to quickly understand and diagnose issues impacting campaign performance.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with a capacity to quickly build relationships within established teams to work together effectively
Flexible; willingness to meet changing needs and help in whichever way is needed
Passionate commitment to civic engagement and a deep understanding of grassroots organizing.
Detailed-oriented and familiar with field office analytics and administrative systems
Able to quickly new learn systems
Leadership experience, ability to motivate, grow, and manage a large team.
Eagerness to lead from the front, get into the field and petition several days a week.
Canvassing experience, paid or volunteer
Strong passion for community organizing and fostering civic engagement.
Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends.

Nice-to-have

1-3+ years of experience running paid canvasses or other canvassing operations.
Management experience

Apply here: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/jobs

Salary: The salary range for this position is $1,352 - $1,450 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.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

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. We believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us stronger and better at what we do.

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