Canvassing Fellowship Manager Lansing

Michigan United; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IRA after qualifying period

Internet stipend

Phone stipend

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Michigan United in Lansing, MI seeks a Canvassing Fellows Manager to lead a dynamic canvassing program for the 2026 election. You will recruit, train, and supervise Fellows, coordinate daily canvasses, and align efforts with data-driven goals.

The temporary role runs through Nov 20, 2026 with a $60,000 annual compensation and a $1,500 retention bonus. Expect in‑person field work, flexible hours, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience and ability to develop other leaders.
• Experience managing diverse staff and coordinating campaigns or canvassing.
• Familiarity with VAN and Google Suite and data-driven planning.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and retain Canvassing Fellows for the 2026 election cycle.
• Plan and facilitate orientations; oversee daily canvasses and field operations.
• Collaborate with data team to set voter contact goals and measure progress.
• Develop training materials and manage canvassing equipment and reporting tools.
• Attend staff trainings and promote a strong team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Campaign experience

VAN

Google Suite

Data analysis

Multilingual (Spanish/Arabic)

Tools

VAN

Google Suite

MiniVAN

Job description

CANVASSING FELLOWSHIP MANAGER

LOCATION: Lansing, MI

ANNUAL COMPENSATION: $60,000

RETENTION BONUS: $1,500 (must remain on staff through Nov 20th, 2026)

POSITION DURATION: This position is considered temporary and will conclude on November 20, 2026.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Manage a team of Canvassing Fellows to execute an electoral canvassing program focused on promoting civic engagement in targeted Michigan communities. Lead training, data integration, and team culture to achieve high‑energy canvassing aligned with the organization’s justice‑oriented mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interview, recruit, and retain Canvassing Fellows for the 2026 election cycle.
• Plan and facilitate new employee orientations.
• Launch and oversee daily canvasses in assigned regions with a diverse staff of ten or more Fellows and a Lead.
• Ensure canvass integrity by shadowing canvassers.
• Plan and execute daily stand‑up meetings to maintain a healthy team culture.
• Collaborate with the data team to set voter contact goals and strategies.
• Create agendas for regular meetings with the Canvass Management and Planning Teams.
• Manage inventory of electoral equipment and electronic devices.
• Develop and improve training materials for Fellows and Managers including use of the VAN and reporting tools.
• Collect multimedia (stories, videos, photos) for promotion.
• Attend monthly staff development trainings.
• Assist in voter targeting strategy and outreach tactics.
• Transition new and activated leaders to permanent organizers at election’s end.

REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to the organization’s theory of change and commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice.
• A passion for developing leadership skills of others.
• Experience managing culturally, religiously, and economically diverse staff.
• Experience organizing campaigns or electoral canvassing.
• Experience with VAN and Google Suite.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Effective communication skills and comfort working with the public.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive to canvassing locations.
• Data‑capable smartphone and familiarity with MiniVAN.
• High energy, highly organized, self‑starter capable of executing plans and implementing creative solutions to problems.
• Optional: Ability to work with a team to achieve a common goal, multilingual (particularly Spanish and Arabic), and committed to meeting deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

In‑person door‑to‑door canvassing program; regular meetings and events. Standard business hours with flexibility; evenings and weekends occasionally required.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance and a $1,200/year Health Savings Account or monthly health insurance stipend after 90 days.
• Individual Retirement Account (IRA) after earning at least $5,000 in the preceding two years.
• Internet stipend of $34.62 and phone stipend of $23.08 per pay period.
• Paid time off policy.
• Paid sick time policy beginning at 16 hours and accruing up to 80 hours.
• Mileage reimbursement policy.

OUR COMMITMENTS

MI United / MI United Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer; womxn, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQI people are strongly encouraged to apply.