Canvass Field Director- Lincoln, NE
$59,592–$78,000 year
On-siteLincoln, Nebraska, United States
Job Summary
Manage a team of 40–60 hourly staff to conduct door-to-door canvassing on clean energy storage projects, while personally canvassing several days a week to train and lead by example. Set goals, hold staff accountable, and implement quality control measures to ensure data integrity and a safe working environment. Identify and train a leadership team, develop strategic plans for targeted constituents, and handle administrative duties including reporting, payroll processing, and material distribution. Build a diverse, equitable team culture while communicating long-term office scaling goals to the Lead Director.
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
- proven ability to instill that quality in others
- Self-starter
- 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
- Preference for local candidates
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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