Field Director

About the Campaign

Join an exciting and dynamic grassroots campaign for Collin Thompson, an educator and public servant running for New York City Council in District 5 (Upper East Side & Roosevelt Island). This is a competitive two-way race against an entrenched incumbent in an influential district, and we’re looking for a passionate, driven individual to lead our field operations.

Collin Thompson is an outsider running to bring bold, common-sense change to city government, starting with radically increasing teachers’ pay and reinvesting in public schools. He believes in getting back to the basics of local leadership—prioritizing schools, subways, safety, sanitation, shelter, and small businesses. While career politicians have failed to deliver, Collin is ready to step up and take action to make NYC a place where all residents can thrive.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Field Director to lead our field operations and voter outreach efforts. The Field Director will be responsible for developing and executing a robust field plan, managing volunteers and canvassers, and ensuring that our campaign reaches its target voters through direct voter contact strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive field strategy to maximize voter outreach and engagement.
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of field organizers, canvassers, and volunteers.
• Organize and oversee canvassing efforts, phone banking, and other voter contact initiatives.
• Utilize voter data and tracking tools to optimize targeting and outreach.
• Coordinate with campaign leadership to align field efforts with overall campaign strategy.
• Ensure that field operations meet daily, weekly, and overall campaign goals.
• Represent the campaign at community events and meetings as needed.
• Maintain detailed records and reports on voter outreach and campaign progress.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with voter contact and data management tools (such as VAN, MiniVAN, or similar).
• Ability to work long hours, including some evenings and weekends.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience with political campaigns and grassroots organizing
• Networking opportunities with elected officials, campaign staff, and community leaders
• Leadership development and public speaking skills
• A chance to make a direct impact in your community
• Letter of recommendation and résumé support upon successful completion

Feel free to reach out to fenner@collinfornyc.com if you have any questions.