Civic Engagement Field Lead

Mi Familia Vota; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mi Familia Vota is seeking a Canvass Lead in Houston to oversee a small canvassing team, train staff, and engage with community members on voter registration and education initiatives. The role supports MFV and MFA collaborations in civic engagement and GOTV efforts.

The Canvass Lead will coordinate daily activities, monitor progress, and ensure data accuracy, while maintaining safety and compliance across field operations in a dynamic, outdoors environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in canvassing, campaigns, voter registration, or civic outreach is required.
• Experience training or directing a canvassing/outreach team is preferred.
• Familiar with VAN or MiniVAN voter-contact systems.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with diverse communities in a fast-paced field environment.
• English/Spanish proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily canvassing activities, assignments, turf, materials, and team check-ins.
• Train, coach, and support canvassers in the field.
• Conduct voter registration, voter education, GOTV, and other outreach.
• Monitor team progress, performance, attendance, and field safety.
• Prepare and manage turf using VAN, MiniVAN, maps, or other tools.
• Review voter-registration materials and canvassing data for accuracy.
• Complete required data entry and daily/weekly reporting.
• Ensure compliance with voter-registration, data-security, timekeeping, and safety procedures.
• Escalate performance, safety, or compliance concerns to management.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

VAN

MiniVAN

Job description

Mi Familia Vota is seeking a Canvass Lead in Houston to oversee a small canvassing team, train staff, and engage with community members on voter registration and education initiatives. The role supports MFV and MFA collaborations in civic engagement and GOTV efforts.

The Canvass Lead will coordinate daily activities, monitor progress, and ensure data accuracy, while maintaining safety and compliance across field operations in a dynamic, outdoors environment.