Voter Contact Organizer (Canvasser) - Wisconsin

Lever, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Retirement plan with matching

Cell phone reimbursement

Mileage stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

For Our Future Action Fund seeks motivated, outgoing Voter Contact Organizers to support our voter outreach efforts in La Crosse, Wisconsin. You will perform day-to-day canvassing in your assigned turf and talk with area residents about the upcoming Wisconsin elections.

Candidates should have familiarity with La Crosse, experience in campaigns or organizing, and the ability to work long hours with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Previous campaign or voter contact experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Votebuilder/VAN or willingness to learn is preferred.
• Must have access to reliable transportation, a valid driver's license/insurance/registration and clean driving record for at least 1 year.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours in a high-productivity, metrics-driven environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure while handling multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Strong interpersonal communications skills.
• Bilingual experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Engage voters in meaningful conversations at doors in diverse communities to persuade, educate, and mobilize support for progressive candidates and issues.
• Perform voter contact door-to-door, SMS texting, or phone calls daily to meet goals.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly metrics and report data accurately.
• Table, canvass in high-traffic areas, and attend events to expand our presence.
• Assist with event execution and attend weekly calls and trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal communications

Campaign experience

Flexible hours

Deadlines under pressure

Independent and team work

Reliable transportation

Bilingual experience (plus)

Tools

Votebuilder/VAN

Job description

Position: Voter Contact Organizer (Canvasser) - Wisconsin

Job Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin

Position Type: Temporary Full Time, Non-Exempt

Position Classification: Union Eligible

Compensation: $23.34 per hour

Position Travel Percentage: 75%

Reports to: Regional Organizing Director

ABOUT FOR OUR FUTURE

Founded in 2016, For Our Future Action Fund and For Our Future run the largest, permanent progressive field program across battleground states. Our mission is to advance economic justice by organizing voters around a pro-union, economic agenda and to elect pro-worker candidates. Along with community partners and volunteers, we consistently engage with people in face-to-face conversations around what issues matter most to them. By organizing people in lasting relationships, we win elections, drive local progress, make a community’s collective voice heard, and help build the transformative power needed to improve people’s lives.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

For Our Future Action Fund recognizes a staff bargaining unit, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 494, a labor union. This position is part of the union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

Job Summary

For Our Future Action Fund seeks motivated, outgoing, and results-driven Voter Contact Organizers to support our voter outreach efforts in La Crosse, Wisconsin. You will perform day-to-day canvassing in your assigned turf and work to engage area residents about the upcoming Wisconsin elections. Candidates should have familiarity with La Crosse, experience working in political campaigns or organizing environments, comfortable working long hours, and access to reliable transportation.

This is an in-person opportunity and will require a physical presence in the local community and/or office.

This position is anticipated to run through at least November 4, 2026.

Essential Functions

• Engage voters in meaningful conversations at the doors in diverse communities with the core goals of:
• Persuading them to vote for progressive candidates and issues
• Motivating them to vote for progressive candidates and issues
• Educating them about progressive candidates and issues

• Perform voter contact door-to-door, online SMS texting or via phone daily to ensure that daily, weekly and monthly goals are met.
• Meet assigned goals associated with each metric on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Report daily on quantitative and qualitative metrics, ensuring timely and accurate data entry and reporting.
• Table, engage in high traffic canvassing, and attend events as directed to further our presence in the community.
• Assist with the execution of events as directed.
• Attend weekly scheduled calls and meetings.
• Attend training on voter contact tactics, program strategy and safety.
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols and procedures.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous campaign or other voter contact experience preferred, as a volunteer or staff member.
• Knowledge of Votebuilder/VAN or a willingness to learn is preferred.
• Must have access to reliable transportation, a valid driver's license/insurance/registration, and clean driving record for at least 1 year, per organizations drivers policy, unless an accommodation has been approved that exempts you from driving for FOF/AF business purposes.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours in a high-productivity, metrics-driven work environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure while handling multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Strong interpersonal communications skills.
• Bilingual experience is a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of moving around for voter contact activity
• Must be able to transport up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to travel across La Crosse.

Benefits

This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

• Health Insurance Coverage - 95% Employer Paid

• Paid parental leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions up to the first 5%

• $150 Monthly Cell Phone and Internet Reimbursement

• Monthly Mileage Stipend

• 13 days paid time off every calendar year, as well as other paid holidays.

Expected Hours of Work

• Normal Canvassing hours are at least 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday
• Employees may be required to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Employees are required to abide by certain blackout dates during a campaign cycle or other key deadlines, and generally not allowed to take off during blackout periods. Emergencies are not affected by this policy.

Work Environment

Door-to-door canvassing is considered an essential function of this job. Employees may be required to work in extreme weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold. This position is expected to interact regularly face-to-face with voters, volunteers or community partners. If state and government stay-at-home orders, phased reopening orders, or other factors related to the COVID-19 virus (or any other reason) limit For Our Future's ability to engage safely in in-person work, employees may be assigned other duties to be conducted from their homes.

Health and Safety

For Our Future Action Fund is fully committed to the health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, and the communities we serve. We encourage all employees to stay "up to date" with their COVID-19 vaccines and, once eligible, to get COVID-19 boosters; however, this is not a requirement for employment at FOF.

All employees are required to adhere to the health and safety policies and procedures implemented by the organization, when appropriate. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation form by emailing Human Resources at [e-mail]

Be advised that health and safety policies and procedures around COVID-19 may change in the future to stay in compliance with public health guidance and applicable laws.

EEO Statement

For Our Future Action Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age (40 and over), religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender dysphoria, marital or familial status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), creed, caste, national origin, citizenship and immigration status, consumer credit history, physical or mental disability, personal/outward appearance (including, but not limited to, hairstyle), family responsibilities, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), ancestry, matriculation, political affiliation, matriculation, status as a victim of domestic violence, or sexual offenses or stalking, arrest record, conviction record, military or uniformed service member status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic, trait or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or ordinances. Equal opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.

We are also committed to the full inclusion of every qualified individual. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact [e-mail].