Job Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

TYPE: Full-time

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

LOCATION: Remote and Onsite

REPORTS TO: Director of Community Engagement

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FIELD STRATEGIST

Archipelago Strategies Group, Inc. (ASG) is looking for a dynamic FIELD STRATEGIST to join our award-winning team. We are looking for a self-motivated, community-oriented, and thoughtful professional who will help lead and execute on the strategy for our community field campaigns. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience working on political campaigns, community outreach campaigns, etc.

ABOUT US

ARCHIPELAGO STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. (ASG) is a full-service multicultural marketing agency that focuses on helping all communities gain access to critical information and resources. ASG believes that grassroots mobilization is the key to fulfilling our mission. With our clients, we have increased access to health care, education, and economic opportunities in Massachusetts and across the nation.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Lead strategist for field operations

· Build out paid field programs across the state for various public and private facing clients

· Create workplans, campaign universes, survey questions, talking points, engagement pipelines, reporting mechanisms, identify key performance metrics, and trainings for multiple field teams at a time working on separate projects

· Proactively find areas for growth and follow through on demands

· Train and manage field leads

· Ensure that field leads are meeting key performance indicators (KPIs)

· Continue to build out entry level organizers to increase team-wide capacity

· Hire teams both directly and indirectly for field programs and create systems for accountability among these teams

· Manage field data

· Identify data sources, both conventional and otherwise to use to inform and drive field efforts

· Be fluent in use of at least one direct contact CRM (Ecanvasser, VAN, Nationbuilder)

· Manage data entry support

· Handle all supplying of teams, including attire, literature, and other miscellaneous materials necessary for a field campaign

· Delivery of said materials is also part of these responsibilities

· Build and maintain relationships in the community and identify opportunities for ASG field projects

· Meet regularly with stakeholders and present strong arguments for ASG field value

· Coordinate across ASG departments to maximize campaign effectiveness

· Identify, initiate, and deepen relationships with various community stakeholders on behalf of ASG clients

· Independently research and develop member engagement programs, initiatives and events aligned with ASG clients’ initiatives

· Coordinate, plan and attend community meetings and events, both virtual and in person on behalf of ASG clients to hear community concerns, provide information about community engagement and advocate for participation

· Fulfill logistical requirements for community events and engagements including but not limited to: recruitment of participants, scheduling, assessing and securing meeting locations, pre and post meeting communications, preparing materials, securing printing and delivery of materials, and providing on-site support as needed

· Interface and communicate in a collaborative manner with individuals at all levels of the organization

· Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS:

· Fluency with CRMs including but not limited to: QuickBase, NGP-VAN, Ecanvasser, Nationbuilder, or other similar technologies

· Excellent communication skills with superior command of the English language and grammar

· Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities

· Self-driven, pro-active, ability to work effectively and independently

· Responsible, organized with outstanding attention to details

· Knowledge of computer and MS Office 365 suite or equivalent software programs

· Has demonstrated a strong connection to their community and used organizing to improve the social good

QUALIFICATIONS

· 2-3 years of experience in marketing, communications, or related field

· 3-4 cycles of field campaign experience or equivalent direct contact experience with management experience

· Bilingual (English/Spanish and/or Portuguese) skills and the ability to navigate, mobilize and understand the cultural nuances of diverse communities.

· Experience with technologies and best practices across multiple platforms

· Knowledge of computer and MS Office 365 suite or equivalent software programs

· Daily use and update of Project Management tools to track progress on clients’ initiatives.

· Daily participation in all-staff meetings

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

· Health & Dental Insurance

· 401(k)

· Salary range for this position is commensurate with experience.

· This is a full-time position. 40+ hours a week with irregular/long hours during campaigns.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ARCHIPELAGO STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. (ASG) is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, membership in the uniformed services or any other classification which is protected under state or federal law.

Company Description

ASG is a full-service multicultural marketing agency that focuses on helping all communities gain access to critical information and resources. ASG believes that grassroots mobilization is the key to fulfilling our mission. With our clients, we have increased access to health care, education, and economic opportunities in Massachusetts and across the nation.