Canvass Director Job Description

Lead, develop and supervise a team of canvass organizers committed to meeting progressive, ambitious political and organizational goals.

Demonstrated individual and team performance success in meeting membership and fundraising goals for a labor, environmental, consumer, citizen action, social action, or other progressive organization.
Demonstrated ability to train and retain canvassers
Experience in developing and training trainers and managers
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be effective under pressure
Effective staff management, supervision and communication skills
Strong administrative and financial management skills
Strong problem-solving and leadership qualities
Ability to work well with a variety of people
Successful completion of two or more cross trains

Experience in designing and carrying out strategies to use the canvass in issue, electoral, and member activation campaigns

Recruit, train, develop, motivate and supervise a team of canvass staff to do high quality community outreach and organizing
Prepare and meet specific fundraising and/or membership recruiting budgets
Identify, develop and train new leaders
Provide clear direction and leadership in the execution of specific responsibilities on issue and political programs and campaigns
Administrative, logistics, and financial management responsibilities as necessary to build a successful team of activists
Understand, educate, and hold staff accountable to organizational policies and procedures
Promote and support a workplace free of discrimination or harassment against any individual for any reason of (including but not limited to) race, color, religion, ethnic background, sex, age, or sexual orientation)
Build the local and national organization, canvass staff, and canvass network

Base pay plus bonuses. Pay range: $28,000-$33,000, dependent on experience. Generous benefit package.