Temporary Canvass Lead: Voter Engagement & Team Oversight

votereducationproject; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Voter Education Project is seeking a Canvass Manager in the Baytown area to lead a small team of canvassers on daily outreach efforts. You will oversee operations, track performance, and resolve field issues to hit registration and engagement goals.

In this temporary contract role, you will manage shifts, log data with canvassing tools such as MiniVAN, and report progress to the Regional Manager. Reliable transportation and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 cycles of canvassing or grassroots experience.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and public engagement.
• Familiarity with canvassing tools like MiniVAN preferred.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management: Supervise a small team of canvassers, providing daily direction and support.
• Scheduling & Attendance: Coordinate shifts for your team with the Regional Canvass Manager.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor canvassers' performance and data entry using canvassing tools.
• Field Troubleshooting: Address field issues and escalate when needed.
• Reporting: Provide daily updates to the Regional Manager.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Data Tracking

Planning & Scheduling

Voter Engagement

Tools

MiniVAN

Job description

The Voter Education Project is seeking a Canvass Manager in the Baytown area to lead a small team of canvassers on daily outreach efforts. You will oversee operations, track performance, and resolve field issues to hit registration and engagement goals.

In this temporary contract role, you will manage shifts, log data with canvassing tools such as MiniVAN, and report progress to the Regional Manager. Reliable transportation and strong leadership are essential.