Paid Canvass Lead

About Us

Voter Education Project is a dynamic and passionate consulting firm dedicated to creating positive change in our community. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Paid Canvass Lead to support our grassroots outreach efforts. As a Paid Canvass Lead, you will work alongside the Canvass Manager to coach, motivate, and support canvassers while helping ensure successful voter outreach in the field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of canvassers during daily door-to-door outreach and phone banking activities.
• Assist with onboarding and training new canvassers on campaign messaging, best practices, and data collection procedures.
• Provide in-the-field coaching, encouragement, and performance feedback to help canvassers achieve daily goals.
• Monitor team productivity and communicate progress, challenges, and staffing needs to the Canvass Manager.
• Ensure canvassers accurately record voter interactions using campaign databases and canvassing software.
• Help maintain a positive, professional, and goal-oriented team environment.
• Assist with daily field logistics, including staging, distributing materials, and preparing walk packets or turf assignments.
• Serve as a point of contact for canvassers by answering questions and resolving minor issues in the field.
• Engage with community members to promote the campaign's message and gather valuable voter feedback.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in political canvassing, community organizing, voter outreach, or a related field.
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or supervising a team is preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate others and lead by example in a fast-paced field environment.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and canvassing or voter database software.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to work evenings and weekends as campaign needs require.
• Passion for civic engagement and dedication to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Opportunities for advancement into management roles.
• Hands-on leadership experience and professional development.
• Positive, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment.
• Flexible scheduling options.