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Job Title: Field Director

Reports to: Dr. Tim Peck - Candidate

Location: Indiana’s Ninth Congressional District - Travel Required

Classification: Full-Time, Temporary (through November 6, 2026)

Benefit Package:

• Salary: $3,500 - $5,500/month, commensurate with experience
• Mileage reimbursement
• Healthcare and Relocation stipends
• Supporter Housing - individual apartment!

Position Summary:

The Field Director is responsible for developing and executing the campaign’s voter contact strategy to ensure success in the primary and general elections in 2026. The ideal candidate should be:

• An adept manager of people and processes who can effectively coordinate, communicate, and implement campaign and field strategy; 
• A skilled organizer who can build a grassroots operation, mobilize volunteers and communities, and ensure all aspects of the campaign reflect a bottom-up, movement-driven approach; and
• An organized leader of campaign operations, infrastructure, and vendor relationships who can ensure logistical and operational efficiency across a broad geographic area.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience as paid field/organizing staff on a Congressional or state-wide race.
• Strong project management and team leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of field organizing, volunteer mobilization, and base-building.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Cultural fluency and respect for rural communities and working-class voters.
• Proficiency  with organizing principles, digital tools, and voter data (NGP VAN, Reach, Mobilize, ActBlue, etc.), and the ability to teach others to reach competency.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required. 
• The Field Director  is required to reside in Indiana’s 9th Congressional District or in Metro Louisville, Kentucky. Supporter housing (apartment) is available upon request.

Preferred Experience:

• Ties to the district or lived experience in rural communities.
• Prior leadership experience on a political campaign

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Management & Culture:

• Manage staff, interns, and volunteers with care, clarity, and  an eye towards growth.
• Hire and supervise organizing staff, fellows, and interns.
• Foster a collaborative team culture that reflects integrity, humility, and deep respect for the community.
• Support staff and volunteers with coaching, feedback, and development.
• Conduct weekly check-ins with key volunteers.
• Utilize technology to organize Team Peck across a geographically large district.

Grassroots Organizing:

• Recruit, train, and manage a network of community-based volunteer leaders.
• Build and scale a rural field program using canvassing, phone/text banks, relational organizing, and local events.
• Build coalitions with local leaders, farmers, unions, parent groups, small business owners, and community organizers and organizations.
• Ensure the campaign meets ambitious goals for direct voter contact.
• Track progress to goals and adjust plans based on data, feedback, and field conditions.
• Design and implement a district-wide GOTV plan to maximize voter turnout

Communications & Digital Strategy:

• Partner with communications staff to amplify a compelling, values-based message.
• Ensure digital organizing tools and content (texts, social media, live streams) support field goals and bridge geographic gaps.
• Help shape storytelling that centers around our communities and amplifies local voices.

To Apply:
Please submit documents through this form or send a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to info@timpeckforcongress.com with the subject line: Field Director Application – [Your Name].

Tim Peck for Congress is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.