Field Directors with SEIU 1107 Nevada

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 seeking Field Directors to join us on an important and exciting campaign to help SEIU Local 1107 bring worker’s voices to the polls by going door-to-door to engage with residents in Nevada. We are hiring Deputy Director positions in Las Vegas to start immediately.

Field Directors will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers to talk to Nevadans about the state of abortion access. This position is expected to train 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. Field Directors manage canvassers and Team Leads and report to the Lead Director.

Additionally, the Lead Campaign Director will manage a team of two Deputy Directors, and will be responsible for building an office to scale from the ground up. This position reports to the Project Director.

We are hiring immediately. This position will run through the week of November 4 with opportunities to extend.

Location: Las Vegas, NV. Strong preference for in-state candidates, short-term travel may be required.

Canvass Management Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 15-20 hourly staff who will be collecting signatures in support of reproductive rights
• Set goals and hold staff accountable
• 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 integrity of the work
• Go in the field yourself a few days per week to collect signatures, train staff, and help drive office goals
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff 
• Develop strategic plans to reach registered 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
• Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
• Facilitation experience
• Local knowledge/experience

Salary: The salary range for this position is $1,200 - $1,400 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.