3.1 Detroit Canvass Manager

Voter Education Project; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Voter Education Project in Detroit, Michigan is seeking a Canvass Lead to supervise a small team of canvassers and drive daily outreach efforts. You will oversee operations, track performance metrics, and troubleshoot issues to ensure the team meets voter registration and engagement goals.

The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, familiarity with canvassing tools (MiniVAN preferred), and a results-driven mindset.

Qualifikationen

• 1–2 cycles of political canvassing or similar grassroots organizing experience.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills for managing a small team.
• Excellent communication and public engagement abilities.
• Familiarity with voter engagement tools/canvassing software (MiniVAN preferred).
• Results-driven with focus on meeting door-knocking targets.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage a small team of canvassers; ensure goals are met.
• Coordinate shifts with Regional Canvass Manager and track attendance.
• Monitor performance metrics and log data using canvassing tools.
• Address field issues and escalate when needed.
• Provide daily progress updates to Regional Manager.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Voter engagement tools

Data management

Tools

MiniVAN

Jobbeschreibung

Canvass Manager

Voter Education Project

Location: Detroit, Michigan

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 Michigan.

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