About the role
Role: Field Director
Reports To:
State Director
Location:
Remote, WI (Must be based in Southeastern Wisconsin, Periodic travel up to 30% may be required)
Job Type:
This is a limited-term, full-time position through November 2026, with potential to continue into 2027 depending on organizational needs and funding.
Benefits:
Health insurance and paid time off; details provided upon request
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $80,000 annually DOE
FLSA Classification:
Salaried Exempt
Application Deadline:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by Monday, April 13, 2026. Strong candidates may be hired before the deadline.
Start Date:
April - May 2026
Position Summary
The Field Director is a leadership and supervisory position, responsible for the strategic planning, management, and execution of Badger Youth Organizing / Badger Youth Action’s field program across targeted communities. This role oversees canvassing staff and volunteers who conduct door-to-door outreach, street team engagement, and community event organizing to build civic power among young people. The Field Director will lead the design of a targeted field strategy, manage teams, set voter contact goals, and ensure high-quality engagement across all activities leading up to the November election.
This role is for someone energized by talking to new people, passionate about civic power, and eager to turn everyday community spaces into sites of democratic participation. The strongest candidates will be bold, persistent, and deeply committed to meeting young people where they are, at their doors, on their blocks, and at the events they love.
Team Size & Scope: The Field Director will be responsible for the training and management of the following individuals:
10 - 30 Community Canvassers conducting direct voter outreach
2 - 5 Team Leads / Regional Organizers managing daily field operations
Seasonal staff and volunteers during peak campaigns and voter registration drives
Key Responsibilities
Field and Operations Management (70%)
Lead the strategic planning and execution of the field organizing program
Coordinate, set goals and vision, and lead logistics for canvass launches, trainings, and field events
Coordinate with the State Director/Organizing Director to align field program with organizational goals
Recruit, hire, train, evaluate performance, and supervise field staff and organizers
Oversee onboarding, training, and professional development for all field staff
Establish and track weekly and monthly voter contact goals
Manage turf distribution, canvassing schedules, and field deployment across multiple neighborhoods
Oversee field operations during peak periods, including seasonal staff and volunteers
Analyze outreach data and adjust strategies as needed
Manage voter contact goals that may range from 2,000–10,000+ conversations weekly
Ensure voter registration forms are completed accurately and submitted in compliance with regulations
Oversee timely data entry into VAN or other voter databases
Assist with managing field budgets, including staff stipends, outreach materials, and transportation
Work with communications staff to capture content for social media and digital storytelling
Team Development (20%)
Ensure staff have effective scripts, training materials, and organizing tools
Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to staff
Attend and lead regular team meetings, trainings, and strategy sessions
Foster a positive, mission-driven team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and growth
Community Engagement & Partnerships (10%)
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, youth groups, faith institutions, and neighborhood leaders
Identify opportunities for collaboration at festivals, civic holidays, cultural events, and public gatherings
Support initiatives that center youth voices and community priorities
Qualifications
Significant experience in field organizing, canvassing, or campaign management
Strong manager who can recruit, train, and motivate teams to meet ambitious outreach goals
Experience with VAN or similar voter databases
Highly organized, able to manage multiple teams, projects, and timelines
Comfortable working in dynamic community settings (neighborhoods, festivals, public events)
Deep commitment to civic engagement, youth empowerment, and building political power
Solutions-oriented, adaptable, and able to problem-solve in the field
Reliable transportation or ability to travel regularly to field sites
We Welcome Applicants Who:
Have grassroots, community, or movement organizing experience
Bring lived experience in the communities we serve
Are first-generation leaders, youth organizers, LGBTQ+, or people of color
Have experience in youth movements, campus organizing, labor, climate justice, or racial justice campaigns
Equal Opportunity Employer
Youth Civic Accelerator is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
About Youth Civic Accelerator
Our vision is to build and seed sustainable civic infrastructure that centers young people, BIPOC communities, and working-class voters, especially those historically excluded from political power. Through bold organizing, strategic civic engagement, and aligned electoral programming, this new formation will seek to build power, shape narrative, and drive measurable outcomes across elections and issue-based campaigns.
We believe that long-term political transformation in our country requires bold experimentation, strong operational alignment, and a willingness to invest in shared infrastructure while coordinating local efforts under a cohesive national strategy. By uniting state affiliates within a clearly defined set of political priorities, we can leverage the advantages of collective resources and coordination, even as each affiliate tailors its approach to meet the distinct needs of its community.