3.1 Detroit Canvass Manager

votereducationproject; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Voter Education Project is seeking a Canvass Manager in Detroit, Michigan, to lead a small team of canvassers and drive daily outreach. You will supervise, schedule, and monitor performance, ensuring voter registration and engagement goals are met.

The role emphasizes field leadership, data logging, and effective public engagement, with MiniVAN familiarity preferred but not required. This is a temporary, contract position with salary of $30/hour.

Qualifications

• 1-2 cycles of political canvassing or grassroots organizing experience.
• Strong leadership and organization skills for managing a small team.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team of canvassers, directing daily operations and ensuring registration/engagement goals are met.
• Coordinate shifts with the Regional Canvass Manager to schedule team members.
• Monitor performance metrics and log data using canvassing tools like MiniVAN.
• Address field issues and escalate challenges as needed.
• Provide daily progress updates to the Regional Manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Public engagement

Data logging

Transportation

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

Detroit

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.