Field Campaign Lead

Role: Field Campaign Associate / Lead

Location: Across Tamil Nadu

Proficiency in Tamil (reading and writing) is mandatory.

About the Role

At Voice of Commons, we welcome individuals who are passionate about leveraging their skills and creativity to advocate for the marginalised. If you believe your expertise can contribute effectively to our mission and support our partnering leaders, political parties, and like-minded organisations, we encourage you to explore this opportunity with us.

As a Field Campaign Associate/ Lead, you will be at the forefront of political and policy campaigns, working closely with party leadership, local stakeholders, elected representatives, and community influencers to shape and execute high-impact political strategies.

This is a hands-on opportunity for those interested in electoral campaigns, policy research, strategic communications, and on-ground mobilisation. You’ll also work alongside senior campaign strategists and public policy professionals who will guide your growth in political consulting and field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field-level political research (both primary and secondary) to assess socio-political dynamics, local governance challenges, public service delivery gaps, voter priorities

 and voter behaviour.

• Create strategic campaign reports and comprehensive political intelligence reports to support party decisions and messaging. 

• Provide data-driven strategic insights to party leaders and campaign managers. Facilitate on-ground political engagement by coordinating with party workers, elected representatives, grassroots influencers, and civil society.

• Design and implement hyperlocal/micro-campaigns to boost voter engagement and narrative penetration. Ensure consistent political communication across local and regional stakeholders to maintain alignment with central campaign objectives

• Manage campaign operations and logistics during elections and political events.

• Monitor and report on the impact of campaigns and policy outreach, providing iterative feedback to refine strategies. Maintain operational oversight of field teams, vendors, and logistics for smooth campaign execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any field, preferably from a premier institution. (preferred: Public Policy, Political Science, Journalism, Development Studies, Sociology, Economics).

• 2 to 3+ years of experience in fieldwork, political consulting, policy research, journalism, communications, marketing, or community organising.

• Strong command over Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Proficiency in Tamil (reading and writing) is mandatory, with strong verbal and written English skills.

• Freshers are also can apply.

Additional Attributes

• Passion for politics, public service, and social change.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team coordination skills.

• Agility to navigate complex political environments and timelines.

• Willingness to travel and relocate across Tamil Nadu based on campaign needs.

• Flexible to work extended hours, including weekends and public holidays during peak campaign periods.

Compensation

Competitive and commensurate with experience and capability.