North Shore Strategies→
Organizing Director
ExperiencedOn-siteFull-time
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$66k–$66k/yr
Experience
1–3 years
Posted
1 day ago
Skills
field organizingcampaign workstaff managementvolunteer managementvoter contact tools - vanvoter contact tools - minivanvoter contact tools - reachperformance metrics analysiscanvassingphone outreachget out the vote (gotv) program
Job Description
Summary: North Shore Strategies is a New York-based political consulting firm seeking Organizing Directors to lead field programs across New York City. This role involves recruiting and managing organizing staff, overseeing daily field operations, and executing grassroots voter contact strategies to mobilize voters and enhance campaign momentum.
Responsibilities:
- Building and executing a comprehensive grassroots voter contact plan, including canvassing, phone outreach, and GOTV efforts
- Develop and implement field strategies to maximize voter contact, persuasion, and turnout
- Manage paid canvassers, paid live phone call programs, and GOTV program execution to ensure programs hit performance targets
- Oversee daily field operations, including scheduling shifts, assigning turf, and monitoring progress
- Identifying, recruiting, and training volunteer leaders
- Leading canvasses to identify and engage supporters
- Track daily metrics and maintain accurate data using campaign reporting tools; communicate regularly with senior leadership to report on progress and refine strategy
- Troubleshoot logistical and personnel challenges to maintain momentum in the field
- Ensure staff professionalism, messaging discipline, and adherence to campaign guidelines
- Foster a positive team culture that prioritizes accountability, equity, and shared goals
Required Qualifications:
- One to three (1 - 3) years of professional work experience, at least one to two cycles of experience in field organizing or campaign work
- Management experience required, including supervising paid canvassing staff and volunteers
- Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate and develop teams
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities
- Familiarity with voter contact tools such as VAN, MiniVAN, and Reach
- Experience tracking and analyzing performance metrics to guide decision-making
- Ability to adapt quickly and problem-solve in a high-pressure campaign environment
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required
Preferred Qualifications:
- NYC campaign experience preferred, but not required
Required Skills: Field organizing, Campaign work, Staff management, Volunteer management, Voter contact tools - VAN, Voter contact tools - MiniVAN, Voter contact tools - Reach, Performance metrics analysis, Canvassing, Phone outreach, Get Out The Vote (GOTV) program