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The Outreach TeamPosted 2 weeks ago

Canvass Field Director- Gretna, NE

$59,592–$78,000 year

On-siteGretna, Nebraska, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelSmallNon-profit Advocacy

Job Summary

Manage a team of 40–60 hourly staff who will canvass door to door to talk to community members about local clean energy storage projects and build community support for a reliable, affordable energy future. Canvass yourself several days a week to train staff and drive office goals, while setting targets and holding employees accountable. Train and provide ongoing motivation to your leadership team, implementing quality control measures to ensure work integrity and maintaining a healthy, safe environment. Develop strategic plans to reach targeted constituents in assigned locations and handle administrative duties including reporting data, record keeping, and processing payroll. Lead by example in Gretna, NE, reporting to the Lead Director while fostering a diverse culture of equity and justice.

Required 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
  • Track record of equity and inclusion
  • Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends

Desired Qualifications

  • 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

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