GOTV Field Director - Alaska

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outreach teamAnchorage (AK)

Social and Community Service Managers Political Organizations

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$1300 - $1500

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About the role

About The Outreach Team The Outreach Team is a premier national field firm. We partner with organizations working to solve some of the biggest problems facing our society, from expanding clean, reliable energy to strengthening the communities that will power our future, and help them build the resources they need to make an impact. We are a people-powered enterprise; our campaigns are effective because we hire diverse teams of talented people, invest in our staff, and treat them well.

Overview: This is a GOTV field director position focused on mobilizing voters in key districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Directors will lead a team of canvassers conducting in-person voter contact with health and safety protocols in place. Directors will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers on this voter contact campaign. Location Anchor offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks but hiring all over the state

Canvass Management Responsibilities:

Manage a team of 20 - 30 canvassers, setting goals and holding staff accountable
Train and provide ongoing motivation and support to staff
Identify, promote, and train a leadership team
Build a diverse team where staff feel respected, while fostering a culture of equity and justice
Implement quality control measures to ensure integrity of the work

Go in the field yourself a few days per week to register voters, train staff, and help drive office goals. Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff Develop strategic plans to reach target voters/constituencies in assigned locations Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distributing materials

Qualifications:

Strong management skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire a team while also holding staff accountable to goals and expectations
Can speak compellingly about campaign issues and strategy
Willing and able to listen to staff and solve problems
Committed to equity and inclusion
Strong work ethic; able to persevere in the face of challenges and setbacks
Attention to detail, ability to drive best practices critical for protecting the integrity of the registration process
Flexible; ready for the unexpected and willing to adapt to last minute changes
Eager to learn and open to feedback
Basic tech competency (G-suite or Microsoft office, smart phone or computer)

Preferred Qualifications:

Community or issue-based campaign experience
Experience running paid canvasses or managing paid employees
Experience running voter registration or petition signature-gathering efforts
Passion for social change and activism
Team building ability
Attention to detail
A track record of success meeting or exceeding goals
Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
Facilitation experience
Local knowledge/experience
Proficiency in one or more Alaska Native languages

Salary: The salary range for this position is $1300 - $1500, per week. We offer a generous benefits package, including sick leave, health insurance, phone and data stipend, and hands-on training. At the end of the campaign, there may be opportunities for advancement and bonuses.

Equity: If you are interested in this position but don’t think you qualify for everything, please don’t let that stop you from applying! At The Outreach Team, we prioritize equity and inclusion and believe our work is better when it benefits from the knowledge, experience, and wisdom of people who have faced systemic barriers. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.

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