Canvass Manager (McAllen) 0054 - Shawmut Services

About Longhorn Organizing Strategies

Longhorn Organizing Strategies is a new, Texas-based grassroots organizing and voter mobilization firm that provides best-in-class canvassing, voter registration, and relational organizing services to progressive campaigns, committees and advocacy organizations throughout the Lone Star state. We believe in the mission of making Texas a true battleground, and we’re determined to help, door-by-door and voter-by-voter.

Position Title: Canvass Manager

Reporting Structure: Regional Project/Office Director

Rate of Pay: The salary for this position is $60,000 to $66,000 a year

Job Classification: Full-time, exempt
Schedule: Full-time (40 or more hours per week, and can reach 70+ hours at peak times)

Location: On-site, McAllen, TX

Benefits: Longhorn offers all full-time employees who remain with our team for more than three months full health care, dental, and vision benefits. Any job-related travel, lodging, and other expenses are paid for by Longhorn.

Position Summary

Canvass Managers will assist in recruitment, training, and management of Team Leads and Paid Canvassers in a regional door-to-door canvassing program. Canvass Managers will work closely with the Regional Organizing Directors, Project Director and our Operations team to meet ambitious goals.

Canvass Managers will work in regional canvass offices and spend time in the field with Team Leads and Paid 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. If you’re ready to organize in your community, we urge you to apply!

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.

• Day-to-day management of up to 5 Team Leads and up to 30 Paid Canvassers

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years of management experience, which does not need to have occurred within canvassing programs.

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

• Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment

• Ability and willingness to work a demanding schedule, which can reach 70+ hours per week at peak times and can be expected to include evenings and weekends

• Strong desire to create progressive change in the community

• Reliable vehicle and proof of driver’s insurance

• All candidates must possess a cell-phone, laptop computer

PLUS QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of VoteBuilder, MiniVAN, or Blocks

• Prior volunteer or paid canvasser management

• Proficiency in Spanish.

Essential Physical Requirements

• As this is an in-field position, the individuals must be able to stand, walk, and meet with canvassers in the field for the duration of the work day.

• Individuals in this position must be able to communicate with colleagues and partners in person, via phone, including conference and video calls, as well as written communication such as email.

• This position may entail other travel for training and meetings.

• This position requires vision/hearing abilities.

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for Canvass Managers is between $60,000 to $66,000 a year per year depending on experience. The role starts between July 29 and August 05, depending on project start times, and ends no later than November 15, 2024.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Longhorn is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, racial and social justice. BIPOC candidates, and people from all communities and backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are enthusiastic about this role and uncertain whether your past experience aligns with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Our hiring processes and our work culture offer support and flexibility for staff with a variety of needs. Should you experience an accessibility barrier in the application and interview process with Longhorn, please let us know by contacting hr@longhornstrategies.com.

To learn more about Longhorn’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), please view our full statement here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Longhorn Organizing Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Longhorn welcomes applications from those with a criminal record. Any information provided regarding criminal history for the purposes of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) will have no impact on employment eligibility. Longhorn will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and/or convictions, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.