Temporary Field Director

About the organization

Citizen Action is a statewide grassroots movement organization that fights for political, social, racial, economic and environmental justice. We work at the grassroots to give people a sense of their own power. We collaborate with organizations and coalitions in communities throughout New York to address critical issues at the local, state and federal levels.

About the position

Citizen Action is looking to add a temporary Field Director to our team. The Field Director position focuses on supporting Citizen Action’s door to door canvassing operation Statewide. This position will report to the Political Director.

What you’ll do and the impact you'll make

• Work with the Political Director to recruit more applicants for the canvasser job
• Train and field new canvassers
• Provide logistical support for the Statewide canvass, including ensuring that canvassers are supplied and restocked with campaign collateral
• Availability afternoons, and evenings during the week and/or on weekends
• Any other duties as required by the Political Director

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to recruit and train new canvasser applicants
• Great communication and people skills respect for diverse communities and varied worldviews
• Ability to go door-to-door
• Patience and persistence
• Access to a computer with internet access
• Access to a phone
• Comfort using basic online software
• A commitment to promoting racial and gender justice
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel statewide

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position will supervise door canvassers as designated by the Political Director.

Location

This position will be based anywhere in New York State with occasional travel to different areas around New York State.

Salary: $7,000/month

Equal Opportunity Employer

Citizen Action of NY and The Public Policy and Education Fund are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are looking for the most passionate people who want to join our team. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the ADA and state/local laws. Please let us know if you need assistance participating in the interview process.