Post by Brandon on Aug 20, 2013 9:11:36 GMT -5
Virginia New Majority is building power for progressive change in Virginia.
We are Virginia’s leading civic engagement organization mobilizing and
organizing thousands of voters. Our year-round approach to organizing
involves mass scale voter outreach, linked to intensive leadership
development. We are currently organizing a statewide campaign to expand
the electorate and to build a stronger social safety net.
*We are hiring 1-2 Field Directors for each of our offices in Northern
Virginia, Richmond, and the Tidewater.* They will direct voter engagement
activities including: voter registration drives, field outreach/canvasses,
phone banking, recruiting, training and supervision of canvassers, data
entry coordination and leader or volunteer identification.
*Responsibilities:*
- Oversee intensive outreach to voters and potential voters in
Richmond, Tidewater or Northern Virginia starting as soon as August 29th.
- Hire, train and supervise canvass teams and/or voter registration
teams.
- Coordinate with Executive Director, allied organizations and VNM staff.
- Provide logistical support for earned media events.
*Qualifications:*
- One to three years of voter engagement or field experience.
- Ability to manage and lead a diverse staff.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
- Political agreement with Virginia New Majority values and program.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate in Spanish (preferred for NOVA position)
- Offices located in Northern Virginia, Richmond and Tidewater .
Individuals applying for this job should work well independently with
limited direct supervision. . *A driver’s license and access to a car are
required.*
*Salary and Benefits*
Salary is very competitive and depending on experience.
These positions are open until filled and run through November 6th.
Please send cover letter, resume, salary history and three references to:
reply@virginianewmajority.org Please specify which region(s) you are
interested in working in. Please include "Field Director Application" in
the subject line. No phone calls please.
We are Virginia’s leading civic engagement organization mobilizing and
organizing thousands of voters. Our year-round approach to organizing
involves mass scale voter outreach, linked to intensive leadership
development. We are currently organizing a statewide campaign to expand
the electorate and to build a stronger social safety net.
*We are hiring 1-2 Field Directors for each of our offices in Northern
Virginia, Richmond, and the Tidewater.* They will direct voter engagement
activities including: voter registration drives, field outreach/canvasses,
phone banking, recruiting, training and supervision of canvassers, data
entry coordination and leader or volunteer identification.
*Responsibilities:*
- Oversee intensive outreach to voters and potential voters in
Richmond, Tidewater or Northern Virginia starting as soon as August 29th.
- Hire, train and supervise canvass teams and/or voter registration
teams.
- Coordinate with Executive Director, allied organizations and VNM staff.
- Provide logistical support for earned media events.
*Qualifications:*
- One to three years of voter engagement or field experience.
- Ability to manage and lead a diverse staff.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
- Political agreement with Virginia New Majority values and program.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate in Spanish (preferred for NOVA position)
- Offices located in Northern Virginia, Richmond and Tidewater .
Individuals applying for this job should work well independently with
limited direct supervision. . *A driver’s license and access to a car are
required.*
*Salary and Benefits*
Salary is very competitive and depending on experience.
These positions are open until filled and run through November 6th.
Please send cover letter, resume, salary history and three references to:
reply@virginianewmajority.org Please specify which region(s) you are
interested in working in. Please include "Field Director Application" in
the subject line. No phone calls please.