Canvass Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Responsible for training canvassers, launching canvass events, and supervising a team of canvassers in accordance with FOF health and safety guidelines.

• Will serve on the front lines of a voter outreach program for local and statewide candidates in-home regions, including regular door-to-door canvassing.

• Ensuring that daily, weekly, and monthly goals are met and exceeded.

• Ensuring that all required reporting is accurate and timely and that all regional data is entered in a timely manner.

• Ensure all health and safety protocols and procedures are met.

• Recruiting, scheduling, and confirming canvassers.

• Assist with delivering training programs.

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory responsibilities:

• Manage one or more teams of canvassers.

• On-turf coaching, support, and accountability.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • At least 1-2 cycles of paid field campaign or other door to door canvassing experience.

• Commitment to building power in the progressive movement is a must.

• Knowledge of Votebuilder/VAN/LAN preferred.

• Basic computer literacy, database skills, and prefer access to a reliable portable computer. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a plus.

• Must have reliable access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

• Ability to work long and irregular hours in a fast paced, metrics driven work environment.

• Ability to work independently and in team settings.

• Strong coaching skills and abilities.

• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure while handling multiple projects.

• Strong interpersonal communications skills.

• Bilingual experience is a plus, but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Prolonged periods of moving around for voter contact activity

• This is an in-person position and will require a physical presence in the local office

• Must be able to transport up to 15 pounds at times

• Must be able to travel across Grand Rapids

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 • 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.