About When We Mobilize
When We Mobilize is a national, minority-owned community and voter engagement firm. We run disciplined, large-scale field programs that knock hundreds of thousands of doors and turn out communities that are too often ignored. Our work is built on operational rigor, strong leadership development, and a commitment to building lasting civic power in the communities we serve.
Position Summary
The Southern Arizona Field Director leads our voter contact programs across the Tucson region, overseeing both voter registration and door-to-door electoral canvassing. This is a senior field leadership role focused on launching canvass operations, leading team leads, and driving daily field production. The Director manages the program on the ground from launch through Election Day.
Key Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations of voter registration and door-to-door canvassing programs across Southern Arizona
Launch and stand up canvass groups in the field
Directly manage, coach, and develop team leads who oversee canvasser crews
Set, track, and hit daily and weekly contact and registration goals
Manage turf cutting, scheduling, and field logistics
Use data and field management tools to monitor quality, productivity, and progress
Ensure all voter registration activity is conducted accurately and in full compliance with Arizona law
Report regularly to senior program leadership on metrics, progress, and field conditions
Troubleshoot problems quickly and keep the program on pace
Qualifications
Prior experience leading field, canvassing, organizing, or voter contact programs
Demonstrated ability to manage team leads and motivate crews to hit aggressive goals
Strong organizational and logistical skills; comfortable managing turf, schedules, and data
Familiarity with voter registration rules and field compliance practices (Arizona experience a plus)
Comfort with field management technology and data tracking
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and willingness to work evenings and weekends
Deep commitment to civic engagement and community power-building
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
Details
This is a seasonal position running from July 8 through November 2026. Compensation ranges from $4,500 to $6,000 per month, depending on experience.
When We Mobilize is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage candidates from the communities we serve to apply.
Pay: $4,500.00 - $6,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Have you previously worked on a political campaign, electoral program, or voter contact operation?
- Have you worked on a paid canvassing, voter registration, or get-out-the-vote (GOTV) program?
- Have you held a supervisory or team lead role on a field/canvass program where you managed other staff?
- Are you available to work full-time from [start date] through the November 2026 election?
- Do you have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license?
- Are you willing to work evenings and weekends, including the final weeks before Election Day?
- Are you currently located in or able to work daily in the Tucson area?
- Briefly describe your most recent electoral or voter contact program. What was the program, what was your role, and what cycle/year was it?
- How many field staff (canvassers or team leads) have you directly managed, and on what program?
- What daily or weekly contact, registration, or door goals have you been responsible for hitting, and did you hit them?
- What voter file, turf-cutting, or field management tools have you used (e.g., VAN/VoteBuilder, MiniVAN, Civitech, etc.)?
- Describe your experience running or supervising voter registration drives, including your familiarity with Arizona registration rules.
Work Location: In person
