Canvass Manager
Position: Canvass Manager
Job Location: Macomb/Oakland/Thumb, Michigan
Position Type: Full Time, Exempt
Position Classification: Union Eligible
Compensation: $55,472.66 per year
Position Travel Percentage: 75%
Driving Percentage: 50%
Reports to: Regional Director - Michigan
ABOUT FOR OUR FUTURE
Founded in 2016, For Our Future Action Fund (FOFAF) and For Our Future (FOF) run a year-round progressive field program across battleground states, focused on engaging voters on economic issues facing working families. Our mission is to elevate and 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 socio-economic issues, encouraging them to take action on issues and in elections. By organizing people in lasting relationships, we win elections, pass progressive policies, drive local progress, make a community’s collective voice heard, and help build the transformative power needed to improve people’s lives.
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
FOFAF 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 seeks motivated, outgoing, and results-driven Canvass Managers for a paid canvassing program in Macomb/Thumb/Oakland, Michigan. You will be responsible for executing the regional field plan and supervision of paid canvasser operations within your assigned region in accordance with strict health and safety protocols. Candidates should have familiarity with their assigned region, experience working with door-to-door field programs, comfortable working long hours, and access to reliable transportation.
This position is anticipated to run through at least November 2026.
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.
Manage one or more teams of canvassers.
On-turf coaching, support, and accountability.
Supervisory responsibilities:
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 Macomb/Thumb/Oakland, Michigan
Benefits
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.
This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package.
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.