Job Description
Elaine Luria for Congress (VA-02) seeks talented, hard-working and organized Field Director for the 2026 cycle.
Field Director
The Field Director will manage all direct field operations (both volunteer and paid field) to help build relationships with voters and increase voter turnout.
The Field Director will be responsible for the execution of the working with the VA Coordinated Campaign while overseeing the campaign’s individual voter outreach plan, day-to-day management of field organizers, volunteers, and fellows.
Compensation: $6,000-$7,500 per month, commensurate with experience.
Job Description
- Develop and execute a large-scale field and organizing plan with the Deputy Campaign
- Manager.
- Directly manage field organizers and field interns.
- Recruit, train, and provide resources, guidance, and technical support to field organizers,
- fellows, and volunteers in every stage of the campaign.
- Organize, lead, and attend outreach events.
- Staff and provide support for the political team on an as-needed basis.
- Schedule, recruit for, and launch phone banks and canvasses.
- Meet weekly door-knocking and phone call requirements and ensure that volunteers are properly trained.
- Maintain accurate and reliable field data for use by the Campaign.
- Provide candidate, consultants and senior staff with daily quantitative and qualitative reports on activities of the Field Program.
Qualifications
- Two cycles of campaign experience preferred, ideally with one cycle serving in a paid role with demonstrated leadership experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to progressive values and policy priorities.
- Experience with community organizing and movement building. Additional organizing and/or distributed organizing experience is preferred.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, especially conflict resolution, listening, and ability to communicate professionally and empathetically.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to not only stay organized yourself but also to help ensure others are organized.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Self-starter with great time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using GoogleSuite and NGP VAN is highly preferred. Experience with Mobilize, Reach, Scale to Win, or similar system(s) is preferred, but not required.
- Must have a driver license, access to reliable transportation, a smartphone, and a
- Computer.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and weekends.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may change based on campaign needs and priorities.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, and three references in PDF format to info@elaineforcongress.com.com with the subject line “Field Director – First and Last Name”
Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:
Elaine Luria for Congress is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment and diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to engaging, retaining, and supporting a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. Elaine Luria for Congress is an equal opportunity employer, and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, personal appearance, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, or any other legally protected basis. Elaine Luria for Congress will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Benefits:
The campaign offers a competitive compensation package including the salary range listed
above, health care stipend, potential travel and mileage reimbursement. Additional information regarding pay schedule and applicable benefits will be provided at the time of hire.