Canvass Manager

Colorado Psychiatric; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawmut Services in Denver is seeking a Canvass Manager to lead a door-to-door canvassing program. You will recruit, train, and manage canvassers, and collaborate with the Regional Field Directors, Project Director, and Operations to hit ambitious goals.

The role involves field work with canvassers, travel, and training in-office and on-site, with a demanding schedule that includes evenings and weekends. They provide comprehensive job training for new hires.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential.
• Must have access to personal transportation and provide proof of driver's insurance.
• Willing to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training and management of canvassers in the field, including pre-shift briefings and post-shift debriefings.
• Work with the Project Leadership Team to implement, adjust, and improve the training program.
• Willing and able to work extended hours, with the expectation of 6-day, 60+ hour weeks including evenings and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Motivation to register voters

Reliable transportation

Tools

VoteBuilder

MiniVAN

Blocks

Job description

Position Summary

Shawmut Services is seeking highly motivated candidates for the role of Canvass Manager for a canvassing program in Denver Colorado. Canvass Managers will assist in recruitment, training, and management of canvassers, who will be canvassing door to door. Canvass Managers will work closely with the Regional Field Directors, Project Director and our Operations team to meet ambitious goals.

Canvass Managers will work in regional canvass offices and spend time in the field with canvassers. Canvass Managers must be true self-starters and problem-solvers, and be able to work effectively with and manage a diverse team who come from a variety of backgrounds. We will provide comprehensive job training for new hires.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with training and management of canvassers in the field, including pre-shift briefings and post-shift debriefings.


• Work with the Project Leadership Team to implement, adjust, and improve the training program.


• Willing and able to work extended hours, with the expectation of 6-day, 60+ hour weeks including evenings and weekends.


• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment


• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a team


• Strong desire to help register new voters


• Must have ready access to personal transportation and will be required to provide proof of driver’s insurance

PLUS QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of VoteBuilder, MiniVAN, or Blocks


• Prior volunteer or paid canvasser management

Essential Physical Requirements

• As this is an in-field position, the individuals must be able to stand, walk, and meet with canvassers in the field for the duration of the work day.


• Individuals in this position must be able to communicate with colleagues and partners in person, via phone, including conference and video calls, as well as written communication such as email.


• This position may entail other travel.


• This position requires vision/hearing abilities.