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Kumar4NY: Field Director

Job Post, New York, NY, United States


Kumar4NY: Field Director LOCATION New York, NY

SALARY $5000 - $7000

COMPANY Kumar4NY

DEPARTMENT Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE Campaign

JOB DESCRIPTION The Congressional campaign is seeking an enthusiastic organizer to direct the aggressive field operations of a grassroots campaign for New York’s 7th Congressional District. As Field Director, you will work closely with senior staff to implement a field program, mobilizing the community to connect with our neighbors intimately, on a large scale, in a short timetable. This position is full-time (standard campaign hours), in-person, and will run through the end of June 2026, with possibility to extend to November 2026.

Responsibilities

Field Strategy:

Design and oversee implementation of the campaign’s field operations, set targets for direct voter contact and volunteer recruitment.

Volunteer Recruitment & Management:

Recruit and supervise a large volunteer team, through events, social media or other means, and train volunteers for leadership roles.

Data Management:

Manage field data entry and validation, monitoring progress towards targets. Report results, and adjust strategy as needed

Operations Management:

Manage logistics of all canvassing, phonebanking, voter ID, and GOTV efforts of both in person and virtual field operations, providing support to volunteer leaders as needed.

Qualifications

2+ cycles of electoral organizing experience

At least 1 cycle of experience on a congressional or larger-scale campaign required

Experience managing staff and volunteers

Strong working knowledge of VAN/VoteBuilder and organizing tools

Excellent communication and organizational skills

A sharp eye for detail and organization.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced campaign environment

Preferred but Not Required

Familiarity with the district or strong community ties.

Experience organizing across diverse communities.

Petition signing and early vote program experience.

Spanish proficiency is a plus

Kumar for New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team. This campaign does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

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