Job Description

The Position 

The Outreach Team is one of the largest field firms in the country. We work on behalf of amazing progressive partners to win real social change across the country. Our goal is to consistently raise the overall level of canvass work across platforms by thinking holistically about our clients, the campaign we are trying to win, and the staff who work on the campaign.

Our ability to run successful campaigns depends on the strength of our staff working at every level, and our ability to scale up effectively depends on the depth and readiness of our leadership bench. With that in mind, we’re hiring a Political Training Director to implement a robust training program specifically for our political canvass leadership aimed at job orientation and leadership development, so that we can maintain the highest quality outreach work as we grow.

This is a job for someone who loves training canvass staff, organizers, and staff managers. We believe that staff learn the most by trying things and getting lots of feedback, so we’re looking for an experienced manager who can create, deliver, and institutionalize a series of trainings that involve simple principles, demonstrations, and a lot of practice.

This position is remote. This position reports to the National Political Department Directors. The position starts immediately and may involve some travel when it is safe to do so.

Responsibilities:

Oversee The Outreach Team’s Political Department Training Program

• Create curriculum and ensure staff managers are getting the training they need to succeed
• Look for gaps or opportunities in training or context and advise on trainings to add or change.
• Manage the department’s library of training materials, content and self-guided trainings
• Create or identify tools for tracking staff progress through trainings
• Ensure all trainings (department wide and project specific) follow the TOT pedagogy and live our values of equity & justice

Drive the political training program

• Implement a series of onboarding trainings for canvass directors of all levels
• Ensure all staff complete initial onboarding and management trainings on schedule
• Support pipeline program for BIPOC staff to move up the ladder that includes training, mentorship and a leadership development trajectory
• Develop and implement a process for observing staff field performance regularly and providing feedback
• Build upon and institutionalize an ongoing training program for management to build their skills (DEIJ Practicum, Staff Management, Project Director Training)
• Develop and implement entry-level management skills trainings for staff who are not-yet managers

Support project and department specific trainings

• Drive the planning and setup for ad hoc trainings
• Support Project Directors in creating and implementing project- and department-specific trainings
• Manage logistics for virtual and in-person trainings (when safe)

What we are looking for: 

Qualifications: 

Must Haves

• Strong trainer
• Experience planning events
• Experience as a Project Director
• Experience with DEIJ management practices
• Curriculum development experience or ability
• Fluency in G Suite and Zoom
• Track record of centering equity and justice in their work
• Passion for progressive politics
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Organized and capable of juggling multiple priorities

Nice to Haves

• Experience planning large trainings for canvass directors and/or organizers
• Knowledge of adult learning principles
• Experience managing full time staff
• Experience tailoring trainings to different learning styles
• Track record of creating systems and workflows
• Experience doing virtual trainings
• Knowledge of equitable assessment
• Experience in staff development

Job Details 

Location: The position can be located anywhere in the continental U.S. and may involve some travel when it is safe to do so.

Salary: The salary for this position is $75,000 – $90,000 annually depending on experience. We offer a generous benefits package, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, health insurance, hands on training, and opportunities for advancement.

Equity: If you are interested in this position but don’t think you qualify for everything, please don’t let that stop you from applying! At The Outreach Team, we prioritize equity and inclusion and believe our work is better when it benefits from the knowledge, experience, and wisdom of people who have faced systemic barriers.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.

Who We Are 

The Outreach Team is the national engine of campaigners and organizers powering the progressive movement. With an on-the-ground presence in communities all across the country, our world-class team runs successful civic engagement campaigns on behalf of progressive organizations and campaigns—to build a future that’s fairer, greener, safer and more peaceful for everyone.

Our client list includes organizations like Democratic National Committee, Black Progressive Action Coalition, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, Climate Action Campaign, Planned Parenthood, Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, For our Future, Solar Rights Alliance, The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, and more.

Please note: We want to hire people of all gender identities. This hiring platform (JazzHR) does not allow us to add in specific options for gender identities outside of the binary, but we are currently working with them to find a solution.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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