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About Revolution Field Strategies

Revolution Field Strategies (RFS) is a full-service strategic planning, organizing, and grassroots mobilization firm that leads successful canvassing, voter registration, relational organizing, and signature gathering programs throughout the country. We are a people-first company with a mission to provide high-quality, cost-efficient, and innovative programs to our clients and partners.

Position Title: Shipping Manager

Reporting Structure: Reports to Operations Director

Rate of Pay: The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $68,000, depending on experience and skill sets.

Job Classification: Full Time, non-exempt
Schedule: Full time, 50+ hours per week during peak times in the summer and fall and may include evenings and weekends.

Location: Onsite - Chicagoland

Position Summary

Revolution Field Strategies (RFS) is seeking talented, driven individuals for the role of Shipping Manager, who will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely distribution of materials essential for canvassing operations.

The Shipping Manager will report directly to the Operations Department Leadership.. Salaries for this position range from $63,000 - $68,000 based on experience and skillset.

Cycle/Project Based Full Time Position

This position is considered a Full-Time Employee meaning they are expected to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) for a defined period of time, typically the length of the project. However, RFS expects to provide extensive opportunities for successful employees and contractors to continue on with the company throughout the 2026 election season.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of high performing shipping assistants.

• Gather, inspect, and organize materials required for canvassing, including literature, pens, and any other relevant collateral.

• Carefully package materials according to specified guidelines, ensuring items are securely wrapped and labeled for easy identification and handling during transit.

• Coordinate with shipping carriers to arrange pickups and deliveries of canvasser materials, ensuring adherence to delivery schedules and optimizing cost-effectiveness.

• Maintain accurate inventory records of canvassing materials, monitoring stock levels, and initiating replenishment orders as needed to prevent shortages.

• Conduct quality checks on outgoing shipments to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Proficiency in basic computer applications, including inventory management software and Google Suite.

• Commitment to upholding quality standards and ensuring the timely delivery of materials to support canvassing initiatives.

Plus Qualifications

• Proven experience in shipping, warehouse operations, or a related field, with specific experience in handling bulk materials advantageous.

• Familiarity with shipping regulations and best practices, particularly as they pertain to the transportation of promotional materials.

Essential Physical Requirements

• This role requires the ability to safely lift, carry, and move heavy boxes and materials on a regular basis. Shipping Associates must be comfortable performing physical tasks such as standing, bending, reaching, and operating basic shipping and packaging equipment throughout the shift.

• This position requires a current valid drivers license and access to personal transportation

• This position requires vision/hearing abilities.

Essential Requirements

• Laptop hardware minimums: 8GB ram and reliable internet connection

• Dedicated quiet and private remote workspace

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

RFS is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, racial and social justice. BIPOC candidates, and people from all communities and backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are enthusiastic about this role and uncertain whether your past experience aligns with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Our hiring processes and our work culture offer support and flexibility for staff with a variety of needs. Should you experience an accessibility barrier in the application and interview process with RFS, please let us know by contacting hr@revolutionfield.com

To learn more about RFS’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), please view our full statement here.

Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Statement

RFS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Any information provided regarding criminal history for the purposes of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) will have no impact on employment eligibility. RFS will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and/or convictions, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable.