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About Revolution Field Strategies

Revolution Field Strategies (RFS) is a full-service strategic planning, organizing, and grassroots mobilization firm that leads successful canvassing, voter registration, relational organizing, and signature gathering programs throughout the country. We are a people-first company with a mission to provide high-quality, cost-efficient, and innovative programs to our clients and partners.

Position Title: Senior Project Director - Pennsylvania

Reporting Structure: Reports to the National Program Director

Rate of Pay: The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $96,000 depending on experience and skill sets

Job Classification: Full time, exempt
Schedule: Full-time (40 or more hours per week, and can reach 70+ hours at peak times)

Location: On-site (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Benefits: Any job-related travel, lodging, and other expenses are paid for by RFS.

Position Summary

Revolution Field Strategies is seeking a talented and dynamic Senior Project Director, who will be responsible for overseeing a variety of canvassing projects throughout Pennsylvania this fall, including the direct management of Project Directors and on-the-ground program leadership.

The Senior Project Director will report directly to a National Program Director. The applicant will be required to travel frequently to project locations throughout the state of Pennsylvania .

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and regular management of project-level staff to maintain a standard of excellence and ensure that all goals and project objectives are obtained

• Foster a healthy project working culture by providing motivation management and investing in the growth and development of program department staff

• Work with other departments to fulfill project-level priorities including recruitment, onboarding, termination, training and data-related needs

• Work with company leadership and the Operations Department to ensure that project staff are adhering to budget guidance

• As needed, travel to project sites to inspect and review project operations, training and provide in-person management of employees

• Maintain client relationships through consistent and scheduled communication, along with regular updates on project progress

• Undertake additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in personnel and organizational management

• Proven experience in managing and leading comprehensive, state-level programs and projects that require extensive organizing, operations, and client relationship management

• Demonstrated competency in strategic planning and implementation

• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities

• Campaign experience and/or deep understanding of the current political landscape preferred but not required

• Experience running programs with multiple deliverables is strongly preferred.

• Ability and willingness to work a demanding schedule, which can reach 70+ hours per week at peak times and can be expected to include evenings and weekends

• Must possess a cell phone, laptop, and reliable internet

• Must have ready access to personal transportation and will be required to provide proof of driver’s insurance

• Familiarity with Google Suite and VAN is preferred

Essential Physical Requirements

• The position requires the ability to attend in-person events and trainings throughout the fall season which may encompass all or part of the work day.

• This position may entail other travel.

• This position requires vision/hearing abilities.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

RFS is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, racial and social justice. BIPOC candidates, and people from all communities and backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are enthusiastic about this role and uncertain whether your past experience aligns with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Our hiring processes and our work culture offer support and flexibility for staff with a variety of needs. Should you experience an accessibility barrier in the application and interview process with RFS, please let us know by contacting hr@revolutionfield.com

To learn more about RFS’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), please view our full statement here.

Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Statement

RFS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, Senior origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Any information provided regarding criminal history for the purposes of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) will have no impact on employment eligibility. RFS will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and/or convictions, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.