Field Director
Location: Sacramento, CA (remote negotiable for July)
Compensation: $4,500 - $6,500/month (commensurate with experience)
Duration: July to December (with possibility of extension)
Preferred Start Date: Immediately
Type: Full Time Contract
Deadline: Open Until Filled
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for an experienced Field Director who shares our values. This is a people-powered, volunteer-driven grassroots campaign. Many of our staff and volunteers already have organizing experience; we're looking for someone who can build on that foundation with strategic thinking, strong management, and disciplined execution. The ideal candidate enjoys creating infrastructure and opportunities for volunteers to plug-in and in the process cultivate leadership within the coalition.
To Apply
To apply, please email a resume in a PDF format to nairka@maiforus.com with a list of three references with the subject line “Field Director - [First, Last NAME].”
Please respond to the following questions in the body of the email. As a note, candidates that don’t respond to these questions won’t be considered for the position.
1) Are you willing to relocate to Sacramento, California for the position?
2) When is your earliest start date?
3) Do you have a driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle?
References will not be contacted until the final round of interview.
Primary Responsibilities
Work with the Campaign Manager to develop and execute a campaign field strategy and goals for the race.
Develop and execute a comprehensive field plan, including volunteer deployment, precinct strategy, field budget management, phone banking, canvassing, and voter contact goals.
Develop a robust volunteer recruitment program infrastructure. And Recruit, train, and manage field staff and volunteers.
Plan and execute field events, including launches, town halls, canvass kickoffs, volunteer training, and community events.
Serve as the campaign's lead on grassroots organizing and volunteer engagement while cultivating relationships with supporters, students, unions, elected officials, community stakeholders, etc. in partnership with the Campaign Manager
Build coalitions with partner organizations and expand the campaign's grassroots network, including managing endorsement processes and questionnaires in partnership with the Campaign Manager.
Manage overall field operations, tracking performance goals, and establish accountability systems to ensure campaign goals are met.
Duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
At least one full cycle of campaign finance experience,
Familiarity with PDI (the California version of NPG Van), ActBlue, Numero, Quo, Google Drive, and spreadsheets.
Exceptional organizational and communications skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and discretion.
An ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and an ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
Willingness to work nontraditional hours and weekends in the weeks leading up to the general.
Experience working with women of color in leadership positions preferred
Required Qualifications and Skills
Willingness to work non-traditional hours and weekends in the weeks leading up to the general.
Driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle is required.
This is a strategic leadership position. The successful candidate will be expected to design and manage a field program, not simply execute one.
Experience working with women of color in leadership positions preferred
Culture Fit (non-negotiable)
We are a progressive, mission-driven, values-oriented campaign that believes high standards and kindness can coexist.
We are looking for someone who is collaborative, humble, solutions-oriented, and respectful under pressure.
We value people who leave their ego at the door, support their teammates, and enjoy building something meaningful together.
Hiring Process
Screening interview - 20 min
Skills test - Submit a one-page outline describing how you would approach building a grassroots field program in a competitive congressional race.
Skills round with CM and 1-2 more team members - 45 mins
Final round with candidate - 45 mins
Mai Vang for Congress is an equal opportunity campaign committed to developing a team that is reflective of and attentive to the needs of the diverse communities we are seeking to represent. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, age, religion, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, new Americans, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities to apply.
About the Campaign
Mai is the daughter of Hmong refugees, born and raised in Sacramento. Mai’s parents fled war in Laos and arrived in California to find a new life.
As the oldest of 16 children, she helped raise her siblings while working hard to build a career dedicated to helping her community thrive. Mai is a proud product of public schools and was the first in her family to attend college. As a young organizer, Mai returned home to serve the community that raised and supported her.
Mai Vang is running in California's 7th Congressional District. During the primary, the campaign raised nearly $1 million, finished first, and advanced to the general election against incumbent Doris Matsui.
