Campaign roles
What does a regional field director do?
A regional field director, or RFD, leads the field organizers in one region. They turn the state plan into goals for the region and coach each organizer.
Regional field director duties
- Manage and coach a team of field organizers
- Turn the field plan into goals for each organizer's area
- Run trainings and canvass launches in the region
- Find gaps in coverage and move volunteers to fill them
- Send the field director the numbers for the region
A typical week
Each day, a check-in with each organizer. Midweek, the RFD sends the numbers to the field director. On weekends, the RFD visits launches.
Skills that matter
Coaching, keeping a team on pace, and solving problems fast.
How it compares to nearby roles
| Role | Owns |
|---|---|
| Regional field director | A regional field director, or RFD, leads the field organizers in one region. |
| Field director | Owns the whole plan and all regions |
| Field organizer | Owns one turf inside the region |
Regional field director questions
What does RFD stand for?
Regional field director.
Do local campaigns have RFDs?
Not often. Most small races have one field director and a few organizers.
How do you become an RFD?
Most RFDs were field organizers on a past race who were good at leading volunteers.
How many volunteers will you need?
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