Competitive Arizona, a coalition of organizations, is seeking a qualified Statewide Field Director to manage a statewide field operations campaign informing and engaging residents of Arizona about the importance of passing a statewide nondiscrimination statute. The Statewide Field Director will work with the Campaign Manager and Field/Outreach Working Group to implement Competitive Arizona’s Field/Outreach plan.

Position: Statewide Field Director
Position Type: Full-time, Campaign
Reports to: Campaign Manager
Location: Arizona

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‍DUTIES

• Implement Competitive Arizona‚Äôs field/outreach plan
• Hire and supervise field staff (Canvassers, Outreach Coordinators, Volunteer coordinators, etc.)
• Coordinate volunteer activities
• Recruit volunteers for volunteer activities
• Represent Competitive Arizona at various meetings across Arizona
• Report weekly on field/outreach activities to Campaign Manager, including daily updates on field tracking tools
• Manage field operations budget
• Collaborate with affinity coalitions and grow membership on Competitive Arizona field operations
• Submit itemized report of work activities weekly
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Strong commitment to equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Arizonans
• Comprehensive understanding of LGBT advocacy and messaging, or an ability to quickly get caught up quickly on latest nondiscrimination research, messaging and tactics used to educate the public
• Experience in at least 2-3 election cycles on statewide field operations as a Regional Field Director, preferably as a Statewide Field Director
• Track record of managing successful field operations, including grassroots organizing
• Experience in working with voting models for voter targeting
• Extensive knowledge on field operations, including strategy and tactics
• Ability to supervise and manage field staff and volunteers
• Self-motivated, innovative, with the ability to work independently
• Must have access to a vehicle
• Willingness to travel across the state of Arizona in support of the work
• Well organized, detail oriented, goal driven and able to prioritize and manage multiple assignments/ tasks in a positive, timely manner in a fast-paced environment
• Late nights and weekends required
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

COMPENSATION

‍Salary commensurate with experience.

‍APPLICATION INFORMATION

‍Email cover letter and resume via PDF, Word to jose@competitivearizona.org.

‍EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

‍Competitive Arizona follows an equal opportunity employment policy, and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental handicap, veteran status, and marital status. This policy also applies to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors and customers, use of contractors and consultants, and in dealing with the general public.