3.1 Detroit Canvass Manager

BlueGreen Alliance Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

BlueGreen Alliance Inc. is seeking a Canvass Manager for the Voter Education Project in Detroit, MI. The role oversees a small team of canvassers, ensuring targets for voter registration and engagement are met, while managing scheduling, field issues, and data entry using canvassing tools like MiniVAN.

The position is temporary/contract, with responsibilities spanning daily leadership, performance tracking, and stakeholder reporting to drive informed outreach and robust community participation.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 cycles of political canvassing or similar grassroots organizing experience.
• Leadership and organizational skills to manage a small team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and public engagement abilities.
• Familiarity with voter engagement tools and canvassing software (MiniVAN preferred).
• Results-driven mindset focused on meeting door-knocking targets.
• Passionate about empowering communities through canvassing.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management: Supervise a small team of canvassers and provide daily direction to meet goals.
• Scheduling & Attendance: Coordinate shifts and ensure adherence to schedule.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor doors knocked and voters engaged using canvassing tools.
• Field Troubleshooting: Address field issues and escalate when needed.
• Reporting: Provide daily progress updates to Regional Manager.
• Voter Engagement: Lead voter registration drives and educate on deadlines and eligibility.
• Data Management: Ensure canvassing data is accurately recorded and submitted.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Public Engagement

Data Tracking

Attention to Details

Reliability

Tools

MiniVAN

Job description

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

Professional References

Please provide at least 2 professional references who can speak to your leadership and canvassing experience.

Join our team as a Canvass Manager and help drive critical voter engagement efforts to ensure that every eligible individual can exercise their right to vote. This is a great opportunity to expand your leadership skills and help ensure every eligible voter can exercise their right to vote