Director

Job Description:
Primary roles and responsibilities will be to work with the Partners to support the launch of Grindstone Communication Solutions. The Director will be responsible for setting a positive office culture in a fast pace, high pressure environment. The Director will work with the Principal to recruit, train, and manage a large team of dialers, including managing work schedules, on-boarding and off-boarding, overseeing payroll and ensuring high quality outreach and communications.

Location:
Sacramento, CA

GFS Director Duties:

• Manage the Grindstone Communication Solutions office
• Recruit and train staff
• Oversee payroll and ensure operations are in accordance with the California Fair Labor Standards Act
• Provide progress reports on strategic goals and organizational/advocacy activity daily
• Track and monitor data for quality and trends of interest

Qualifications:

• Minimum two cycles of campaign staff experience
• Experience managing or working with an auto-dialer or professional phone bank
• Strong organizational, management, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in setting and achieving measurable targets, managing teams, and coordinating between multiple priority projects
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Ability to execute strategic goals and think creatively to solve staffing and workload challenges
• Experience with voter software, such as PDI or VAN preferred but not required
• Must be able to work long hours in a high‐stress environment
• Must be available through November 2020

Expectations:

• Create a professional and exciting office environment
• Diligently manage targeted lists and outcomes
• Meet staffing goals and requirements
• Provide the Managing Partners daily updates and communications on office goals and priorities

Compensation:
$60,000 – $72,000, vacation and bonus opportunities available

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 /year

Experience:

• management: 1 year (Preferred)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks – learn more at https://start.indeed.com/fair-chance)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply