National LCV, Field Director

League of Conservation Voters

Job Description

Field Director

The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) works to turn environmental values into national priorities.  To secure the environmental future of our planet, LCV’s mission is to advocate for sound environmental policies and to elect pro-environmental candidates who will adopt and implement such policies. The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is hiring a field director for its independent campaign in Missouri to help elect pro-environment candidates to Congress. We are running a multi-layered grassroots campaign in the St. Louis and Kansas City-metro areas.

The field director will serve as the campaign’s lead staffer in-state and will be a key member of the overall leadership team. The field director will report to the campaigns director. Responsibilities include:

·         Lead canvass operation that includes both paid and volunteer canvassers, which includes ensuring that canvassers are properly trained and that daily canvass goals are met.

·         Overseeing administrative aspects of the canvassing, including recruiting and hiring canvass staff, tracking canvasser hours and pay, etc.

·         Manage field organizer and volunteer coordinator responsible for meeting daily and weekly volunteer recruitment goals.

·         Work closely with national and state staff to ensure that both short-term electoral goals and long-term organizational goals are met.

·         Assist in the planning and execution of earned media events, which includes identifying appropriate media opportunities, securing staging locations and recruiting local participants.

Requirements:

• Candidate must have enthusiasm and an interest in electing pro-environment candidates to Congress
• 2+ years community, issue, labor, or political organizing  (1-2 cycle equivalent)
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Willingness to relocate
• Have your own reliable transportation

This is a short-term, temporary employment position based in St. Louis or Kansas City, MO.  The position will start 4/15 and will continue through 11/15.  Pay will be $3,000 - $4,000 per month depending on experience. 

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to hrl@lcv.org with “Field Director” in the subject line.  No calls please.

The League of Conservation Voters is an equal opportunity employer.