Voter Contact Canvass Director

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About Vote Blue

Vote Blue is a premier national field firm. We partner with organizations working to solve some of the biggest problems facing our society -- from protecting human rights to fighting climate change -- and help them build the resources they need to make an impact. We are a people-powered enterprise; our campaigns are effective because we hire diverse teams of talented people, invest in our staff, and treat them well.

Help us get out the vote! Partnering with County-to-County (C2C), a project of the Orange County Democratic Party, we are hiring Lead & Deputy Canvass Directors to help elect Democrats in North Carolina and manage our offices in Wake and Wilson Counties. Talking with voters is the most effective way to increase voter turnout. North Carolina is a battleground state and engaging voters about Democratic candidates up and down the ballot could not only decide the outcome of the Presidential race, but also the direction of the North Carolina state legislature. A Democratic win in North Carolina in 2024 would not only bolster the party's electoral prospects, but also provide an opportunity to enact progressive reforms that benefit the state and the nation as a whole.

Canvass Directors will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers to contact potential voters in critical areas of North Carolina. Canvass Directors will work within the director team to build an office to scale from the ground up. All Directors are expected to train staff in the field while leading by example and canvassing themselves; they must also communicate long and short term goals to staff and manage campaign reporting. The Lead Director manages the Deputy Directors and reports to the Project Director. The Deputy Directors manage canvassers and Team Leads and reports to the Lead Director.

The ideal candidate:

• Passionate about progressive politics and fostering democracy
• Has strong communication skills and should enjoy working with other people and be willing and excited to speak with everyone
• Open to new challenges and are interested in building their campaign and leadership skills
• Culturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the community

We are hiring immediately to start early to mid-September. This position will run through November 5th, 2024, with potential opportunities in the near and distant future.

Locations: Wake County and Wilson County, North Carolina. Strong preference for in-state candidates, short-term travel may be required.

Canvass Management Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 15-40 hourly staff who will be knocking on doors
• Set goals and hold staff accountable
• Train and provide ongoing motivation and support to staff
• Identify, promote, and train a leadership team
• Build a diverse team where staff feel respected, while fostering a culture of equity and justice
• Implement quality control measures to ensure integrity of the work
• Go in the field yourself a few days per week to canvass, train staff, and help drive office goals
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff
• Develop strategic plans to reach registered voters in assigned locations
• Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distribution of materials

Qualifications:

Must have

• Leadership experience, ability to motivate, grow, and manage a large team
• Eagerness to lead from the front and canvass several days a week
• Extreme attention to detail and a proven ability to instill that quality in others
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong passion for community organizing and fostering civic engagement
• Track record of equity and inclusion
• Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends

Nice-to-have

• Experience running paid canvasses or managing paid employees
• Experience door-to-door canvassing
• Familiarity with VAN (Voter Activation Network or Votebuilder) and/or MiniVAN
• Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
• Facilitation experience
• Local knowledge/experience

Salary: The salary range for this position is $1,150 - $1,450 per week. We offer a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and hands-on training. At the end of the campaign, there may be potential opportunities for advancement and bonuses.

At Vote Blue, we prioritize equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.

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