Canvass Manager

Description:

Ethos Organizing is seeking highly motivated candidates for the role of Canvass Manager for a direct voter contact program. Canvass Managers will assist in recruitment, training, and management of canvassers, who will be going door to door to speak with voters ahead of the 2024 election. Canvass Managers will work closely with the Regional Organizing Directors, Project Director and our Operations team to meet ambitious goals.

These roles are full-time, salaried positions. Canvass Managers will work in regional canvass offices and spend time in the field with canvassers. Canvass Managers must be true self-starters and problem-solvers, and be able to work effectively with and manage a diverse team who come from a variety of backgrounds. We will provide comprehensive job training for new hires and we strongly encourage potential applicants who have the qualified skills for the position to apply, regardless of prior campaign experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with training and management of canvassers in the field, including pre-shift briefings and post-shift debriefings.

• Work with the Regional Organizer and Project Director to implement, adjust, and improve the training program.

• Willing and able to work extended hours, with the expectation of 6-day, 60+ hour weeks including evenings and weekends.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a team

• Strong desire to engage in conversations with voters

• Working knowledge of VoteBuilder or MiniVAN and prior volunteer or paid canvass experience is a plus!