1. MS Canvass Manager

votereducationproject; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Voter Education Project in Jackson, MS is seeking a Canvass Lead to manage a small team of canvassers, drive daily outreach, and ensure goals are met.

You will track performance, coordinate shifts, log data in canvassing tools like MiniVAN, and report to the Regional Manager while educating voters about registration deadlines and requirements.

Qualifications

• 1-2 cycles of political canvassing or similar grassroots organizing experience.
• Experience in voter registration initiatives is preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills for managing a small team.
• Excellent communication skills for public engagement.
• Familiarity with voter engagement tools and canvassing software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team of canvassers, providing daily direction and support; ensure the team meets voter registration and engagement goals.
• Coordinate shifts with the Regional Canvass Manager; ensure canvassers are present and accountable for each scheduled shift.
• Monitor canvassers' performance and log data using canvassing tools like MiniVAN.
• Address field issues and escalate when necessary.
• Provide daily updates to the Regional Manager on progress and challenges encountered.
• Lead voter engagement efforts and educate the public on deadlines, eligibility, and requirements.
• Ensure all canvassing information is accurately recorded and submitted using canvassing applications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Team management

Transportation

MiniVAN

Tools

MiniVAN

Job description

Canvass Manager

Voter Education Project

Location: Jackson (Hinds County)

Job Type: Temporary, Contract

Experience: Entry-Level, 1-2 Cycles

Compensation: $30/hr

Position Overview

Canvass Lead will be responsible for managing a team of canvassers in their daily canvassing outreach efforts. This includes overseeing canvassing operations, tracking performance metrics, and troubleshooting issues. As a key figure in this initiative, you will play an essential role in ensuring that the team achieves its canvassing goals and contributes to strengthening democratic participation in Mississippi.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management: Supervise a small team of canvassers, providing daily direction and support. Ensure the team meets voter registration and engagement goals.
• Scheduling & Attendance: Work with the Regional Canvass Manager to coordinate shifts for your team. Ensure canvassers are present and accountable for each scheduled shift.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor canvassers' performance, including the number of doors knocked and voters engaged. Ensure data is accurately logged using canvassing tools like MiniVAN.
• Field Troubleshooting: Address any issues faced by canvassers in the field, escalating challenges when necessary.
• Reporting: Provide daily updates to the Regional Manager on your team’s progress and any challenges encountered.
• Voter Engagement: Lead efforts in engaging the public through voter registration drives, educating them on deadlines, eligibility, and requirements.
• Data Management: Ensure all canvassing information is accurately recorded and submitted using canvassing applications.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 cycles of political canvassing or similar grassroots organizing experience. Experience in voter registration initiatives is preferred, but not required.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a small team in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage the public effectively.
• Familiarity with voter engagement tools and canvassing software (MiniVAN experience preferred, but not required).
• A results-driven mindset focused on meeting door-knocking targets.
• Passionate about empowering communities through canvassing.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Compensation

• $30/hr
• Employment Type: Temporary, Contract
• Employment Duration: Present - Nov. 3rd