2.1 Houston Canvass Manager

votereducationproject; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Voter Education Project is seeking a Canvass Manager in the Baytown area to lead a small team of canvassers on daily outreach efforts. You will oversee operations, track performance, and resolve field issues to hit registration and engagement goals.

In this temporary contract role, you will manage shifts, log data with canvassing tools such as MiniVAN, and report progress to the Regional Manager. Reliable transportation and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 cycles of canvassing or grassroots experience.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and public engagement.
• Familiarity with canvassing tools like MiniVAN preferred.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management: Supervise a small team of canvassers, providing daily direction and support.
• Scheduling & Attendance: Coordinate shifts for your team with the Regional Canvass Manager.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor canvassers' performance and data entry using canvassing tools.
• Field Troubleshooting: Address field issues and escalate when needed.
• Reporting: Provide daily updates to the Regional Manager.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Data Tracking

Planning & Scheduling

Voter Engagement

Tools

MiniVAN

Job description

Canvass Manager

Voter Education Project

Location: Baytown - Houston (Harris 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