Regional Field Directors – the Abrams A-Team : Georgia

Stacey Abrams for Governor

Regional Field Directors
The Abrams A-Team

Field offices throughout Georgia

Stacey Abrams for Governor (AFG) is seeking full-time Regional Field Directors to help elect Stacey Abrams for Governor of Georgia in November 2018.

We are looking for experienced, smart and aggressive self-starters looking to recruit, train and manage grassroots organizers across the state to elect Stacey Abrams the next Governor of Georgia. Regional Field Directors will be skilled managers, positive, solutions-oriented, willing to work long and irregular hours and capable of motivating a diverse team of Field Organizers.

Location: Field offices throughout Georgia
Term: Immediately through November 2018
Salary: $4,000 – $4,500 monthly based on experience
Benefits: Organizers will receive a monthly stipend for health benefits and up to $80 per month cell phone reimbursement
Reports To: Deputy Field Director

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Developing regional strategies and systems to meet monthly, weekly and daily organizing goals
• Working with Deputy Field Director to implement regional messaging and communication strategies and synthesizing feedback from the field
• Cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, supporters and community members within respective regions
• Recruiting, training and managing a team of up to five organizers
• Liaising with community leaders, supporters, clergy and progressive coalitions
• Providing visibility for the campaign in the community and at events
• Assisting with other campaign related duties as needed with broader field team

Candidates should possess a strong commitment to progressive ideals and issues, excellent personal, verbal and written communication skills, and the flexibility and temperament to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing political environment.

Candidates should also posses the following:

• Goal-orientation and accountability
• Ability to work quickly and cooperatively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well with coalitions and the staff and leadership of allied organizations
• Energetic outlook and commitment to the mission and grassroots approach to change
• Highly organized and an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work long hours including nights and weekends on a regular basis
• A team orientation that combines collegiality and creativity to drive and motivate others
• One or more years of relevant professional experience including experience managing volunteers, interns and/or staff

The following skills are not required but preferred:

• Political campaign experience in support of an issue, initiative, or candidate
• Experience using VoteBuilder, TargetSmart or Catalist
• Experience using MiniVAN and/or Organizer
• Microsoft Excel and/or Pages proficiency

To Apply
Qualified applicants should fill out this form and email résumé, cover letter and earliest available start date as a single PDF to jobs@staceyabrams.com with the subject line “Regional Field Director – [your name].” No calls please.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and members of other historically disenfranchised groups are especially welcome and encouraged to apply.

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