Voter Registration Canvass Manager 0071 - Shawmut Services

About Revolution Field Strategies

Revolution Field Strategies (RFS) is a full-service grassroots mobilization firm that leads successful canvassing and voter registration programs throughout the country. We are a people-first company with a mission to provide high-quality, cost-efficient, and innovative services to our clients and partners.

Position Title: Voter Registration Canvass Manager

Reporting Structure: Regional Organizing Director, Project Director

Rate of Pay: The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $66,000, depending on experience and skill sets

Job Classification: Full-time, exempt
Schedule: Full-time, exempt

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

Benefits: RFS 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 RFS.

Position Summary

Revolution Field Strategies is seeking highly motivated candidates for the role of Canvass Manager for a voter registration program in Milwaukee, WI. Canvass Managers will assist in recruitment, training, and management of canvassers, who will be registering voters in Raleigh, NC. 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 from mid-March through May with the high likelihood of extension through September, 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 help register new voters

• Must have ready access to personal transportation and will be required to provide proof of driver’s insurance

PLUS QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of VoteBuilder, MiniVAN, or Blocks

• Prior volunteer or paid canvasser management

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for Canvass Managers is between $60,000 and $66,000 per year depending on experience. with the role beginning immediately and ending no later than November 15, 2024.

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.

• This position requires vision/hearing abilities.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

RFS 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 RFS, please let us know by contacting hr@revolutionfield.com.

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

Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Statement

RFS 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.

Any information provided regarding criminal history for the purposes of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) will have no impact on employment eligibility. RFS 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.