Field Director:

·         Directly Reports to the Executive Director

·         Responsible for developing strategy for statewide campaigns

·         Responsible for overseeing and managing statewide campaigns across United Council Campuses and integrating non-member campuses into United Council’s work

·         Outreach and network with underrepresented student communities and organizations, and connect them with the Inclusivity Director as needed

·         Supervise regional field staff, student campaign workers, and campaign/field related interns

·         Manage field systems and processes, including field metrics, reporting for campaigns and field related grants, and accountability systems for the regional field organizers

·         Develop and implement campus visit strategy to increase student involvement and proactively manage travel budget and campaign budgets and materials

·         Actively engage students to organize and advocate on their own behalf as part of United Council campaigns

·         Work directly with students at UW-Madison to organize around United Council campaigns and support campus based activities

·         With the Executive Director and regional field organizers, plan and coordinate annual membership campaign (referenda)

·         With Executive Director, serve as a liaison for United Council to coalition partners and other organizations to facilitate joint organizing efforts

Organizational Responsibilities:

·         Work to fulfill the organization’s promises to membership, which include:

o   Students are heard, supported, and enabled to affect change

o   United Council’s presence in government is respected and valued

o   The quality and value of both education and the student experience is continually improving and maximized

o   United Council recognizes and advocates for the University of Wisconsin System’s link to the prosperity of the State of Wisconsin

·         Share responsibility for facilitating research, development, and implementation of programs, services, goals and platforms identified by the Board of Directors and the Convention.

·          Work cooperatively on developing and facilitating trainings, writing publications, building campus and community coalitions, visiting campuses, running the annual membership campaign, and aiding students in organizing other campaigns.

·         Sound goal setting and planning mechanisms shall be applied to all work actively generated by or delegated to the office; the process shall involve needs assessments, formal goal setting, clear plans of action, and evaluation.

·         Ensure that the office is a positive, nurturing working atmosphere

·         Provide stability and continuity for the organization and the interests it represents.

·         Serve as a resource to member campuses and facilitate individual and campus members in the exchange of information and ideas and program implementation

·         Attend all conventions, statewide meetings and conferences.

·         Frequent in-state travel, late hours, including weekends.

Recommended Skills and Knowledge:

·         Experience working with traditionally underrepresented communities, such as, but not limited to, women, students of color, LGBTQ students, differently-abled students, and non-traditional students

·         Full-time staff experience working with students to develop grassroots campaigns

·         Experience working within university governance (student government, student fees, etc.)

·         Grassroots organizing skills in: recruitment and retention, leadership development, advocacy/lobbying, strategic planning, social media, and external communication

·         Understanding of the state and federal legislative process and structure of the UW System

·         Experience in staff management

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Experience working collaboratively and independently in a variety of situations

·         Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment and adapt to a variety of situations

·         Must have a valid driver’s license, personal car not necessary

·         Bachelor’s Degree preferred, not required.