Field Director

 Field Director, Cuomo for NYC
North Shore Strategies – New York City
Compensation: $5,400 - $5,800 per month, commensurate with experience
Classification: Exempt
Start Date / End Date: 09/25/2025 - 11/04/2025
Reports To: Lead Account Manager

About the Role
Cuomo for NYC is seeking a dynamic and strategic Field Director to lead engagement with community, issue-based, and identity-based constituencies across New York City. The ideal candidate is an experienced political professional with strong relationships, cultural competency, and a proven ability to build trust and mobilize support. This role is central to ensuring the campaign authentically connects with diverse voices and drives coalition momentum.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, grassroots organizations, advocacy groups, faith leaders, labor partners, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and execute constituency-specific outreach strategies aligned with campaign goals.
• Organize events, roundtables, and listening sessions to elevate community priorities.
• Serve as liaison between the campaign and local leaders, ensuring responsiveness and long-term trust.
• Support earned media and surrogate engagement within targeted communities.
• Coordinate with Field and Communications teams to align organizing, messaging, and visibility.
• Recruit, train, and manage canvassers/organizers to meet voter contact and persuasion goals.
• Oversee daily field operations, including turf assignments, shift scheduling, and performance monitoring.
• Track outreach and field metrics, maintaining accurate records through reporting tools.
• Provide strategic input on community issues and opportunities to senior staff.
• Ensure staff professionalism, message discipline, and adherence to campaign guidelines.
• Foster a positive team culture grounded in accountability, equity, and shared goals.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• 3–5 years of experience in political campaigns, community organizing, or advocacy, with at least 1–2 years managing staff or volunteers.
• Established relationships with NYC community leaders, advocacy organizations, or constituency groups.
• Proven ability to build credibility and mobilize diverse communities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills, with cultural competency across diverse communities.
• Familiarity with voter contact tools (VAN, MiniVAN, Reach) and data-driven field practices.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment with evenings and weekends required.
• Sound political judgment and discretion when handling sensitive issues.

About North Shore Strategies