Field Manager, Research Team

LOCATION. Detroit, Michigan, Toledo, Ohio, or Columbus, Ohio. Applicants must be on site for the duration of the role and may be asked to take occasional trips between the two locations (Columbus and Detroit). Applicants should have access to a car to transport themselves between canvassing locations on a daily basis. Vote Rev Action Fund will provide reimbursement for gas expenses related to job local travel.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. 

• $2,025 per week for a six day work week schedule (most likely 48 hours per week on a Monday to Saturday schedule, days off may vary).

$24,034 for program duration, less payroll deductions and withholdings, which will be paid according to Vote Rev’s payroll practices. 

• Generous medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off for all federal holidays and 4.5 days of personal PTO, accrued at a rate of 1.5 days per month
• Five days of sick leave

ROLE TYPE. This is a full-time, at-will, temporary role with benefits with a start date of Monday, 7/13 and end date of Friday, 10/9. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE. The application deadline for this role is May 27, 2026. Applications received after this deadline will be considered as needed. Details regarding the rest of the hiring process are included below. 

About the organization

Vote Rev Action Fund (VRAF) designs and quickly mainstreams field-tested civic engagement innovations with and for nonprofits that amplify the power of historically disenfranchised communities. During the 2024 cycle, we ran one of the largest site-based relational turnout programs in history, which generated over 6 million contacts in seven states through partnerships with Planned Parenthood, League of Conservation Voters, and Black Men Vote. 

In the 2024 General Election we ran a randomized control trial (RCT) of a new tactic, Site-Based Relational Postcards (SBRP), and found that sending a postcard significantly increased turnout by 2.5 percentage points across highly competitive contexts like PA and more rural contexts like MS. We know that we can make SBRP even stronger and boost tens of thousands of net votes in future elections. This summer, we’re kicking off a new RCT to measure the effect of a refined version of SBRP, potentially unlocking one of the movement's most powerful in-person tactics ahead of 2028! 

Note: Due to the nature of our work we are unable to hire any individuals who aren’t U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), or DACA recipients.

About the opportunity

The Field Manager we hire for this role will be the liaison between the large-scale canvassing operation deploying Site-Based Relational Postcards (SBRP) and the Vote Rev Action Fund Research and Program Team during the randomized controlled trial (RCT) ahead of the 2026 general election. Alongside the Field Director, they will be the primary “eyes and ears” on the ground, ensuring that the tactic is implemented effectively, canvassers’ needs are met, and concerns are addressed quickly and creatively. While the canvassing firm will be responsible for field operations and canvasser management, the Field Manager will supervise, support, and collaborate with the firm. The Field Manager will contribute to all elements of the tactic development and trial implementation including design, ideation, and research. 

The Field Manager will report to the Field Director and collaborate closely with our Research and Program Team. These two positions may each take on primary responsibility for one of the two locations. 

We are dedicated to creating an organization that reflects the diversity of the country we serve. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and others who are underrepresented in campaigns and voter engagement nonprofits to apply.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily canvassing operations and ensure the tactic is being implemented effectively. 
• Supervise a majority of canvass team trainings, launches, and debriefs in person
• Conduct field check-ins to observe canvassers during shifts 
• Provide retraining and in-field coaching when necessary 
• Model strong interactions through roleplays and live canvassing
• Connect the canvassing team with the Research and Program team communicating needs, learnings, and program developments. 
• Participate in daily cross-team check-in meetings 
• Surface any implementation problems and propose solutions for addressing those problems 
• Monitor progress towards goals 
• Own and facilitate communication channels with the canvassing team 
• Develop relationships with the canvassing team
• Balance the roles of client, supervisor, and support while participating in everyday canvassing operations and respecting the firm’s autonomy 
• Ensure that we learn from canvassers’ experiences and that their concerns and ideas are communicated clearly 
• Manage logistics and reporting (e.g. monitoring canvasser data and quality control reports) 
• Conduct qualitative research including field observations and interviews
• Submit daily written reports to Research and Program team that synthesize observations from the day
• Think quickly and take initiative to address problems in field 
• Support the Field Director and other team members with other responsibilities where needed. 

Requirements for the role

• Campaign Exposure. 1-2 years of canvassing experience in a canvassing or similar role (e.g., electoral or union organizing, charity fundraising, customer service outdoors, political internships)
  • At least one cycle in a field organizing role (electoral campaign, paid canvassing, or allied organization preferred). 
• Location. The Field Manager must live in Detroit, Michigan, Toledo, Ohio, or Columbus, Ohio. 
  • Capability to travel between both cities (Detroit and Columbus) during the duration of the program. Additional travel expenses will be reimbursed by Vote Rev. 
• Field Access and Hours. The Field Manager must be willing to: 
  • Work outside and be mobile for most of the day, regardless of weather.
  • Spend ~15% of your time traveling between canvassing locations within assigned city.
  • Work a regular Monday-Saturday work schedule and be flexible to changes closer to Election Day.
  • Be available to work between the hours of 10am-6pm ET and be flexible to work different hours occasionally to take advantage of events that could be good canvassing opportunities.
• Relationship Management. Able to to build trust, demonstrate credibility, and communicate effectively when engaging with external stakeholders and internal team members. 
• Documentation and Reporting. Demonstrated experience with logistics and exceptional organizational skills. Proficiency in Google Docs and Sheets, and willing to learn tools for team chat (Slack) and task tracking (Asana). 
• Problem Solving. Able to jump in and fix anything that goes wrong or needs adjustment in the field. Practical and realistic about identifying and implementing solutions. 

Helpful but not required

• At least one cycle at the Regional Organizing Director level or higher
• Experience with voter file data and management systems (Voterbuilder/VAN, PDI, Reach, Impactive, TargetSmart, Grassroots Unwired, or any similar tools.)
• Experience coming up with and implementing creative campaign strategies, and establishing ways to determine their effectiveness 
• Experience or familiarity with Michigan and/or Ohio political landscapes and community issues

General requirements to work at Vote Rev Action Fund

• Commitment to the mission of the organization: to design and quickly mainstream field-tested voter engagement innovations to amplify the power of historically disenfranchised communities
• Commitment to understanding and actively opposing racism and promoting equity 
• Commitment to working with and for teams of diverse individuals and to reducing disparities in whose voice is heard in the electoral space

• Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and ability to build relationships and collaborate across lines of difference

Reasons to love this role

This team's work will support a unique blend of canvassing work, design, and behavioral science research. Vote Rev Action Fund has the ability to mainstream the tactics you'll work on across many top campaigns and organizations, potentially generating an election-changing number of votes in 2026, 2028, and beyond! 

Application Instructions

Submit your application by May 27, 2026.

The application includes:

• Basic personal information and eligibility questions
• Three short essay responses
• A resume upload

Hiring Process

We expect this hiring process will move very quickly and seek to set clear expectations about the included steps. Not all candidates will progress through all stages.

Phone Interviews - Late May/Early June

Final Interviews via Zoom - June 15 - 17

Reference Checks and Offers - Late June

Start Date - July 13