Canvass Manager

Position: Canvass Manager Job Location: Macomb/Oakland/Thumb, Michigan Position Type: Full Time, Exempt Position Classification: Union Eligible Compensation: $55,472.66 per year Position Travel Percentage: 75% Driving Percentage: 50% Reports to: Regional Director - Michigan

ABOUT FOR OUR FUTURE

Founded in 2016, For Our Future Action Fund (FOFAF) and For Our Future (FOF) run a year-round progressive field program across battleground states, focused on engaging voters on economic issues facing working families. Our mission is to elevate and advance economic justice by organizing voters around a pro-union, economic agenda and to elect pro-worker candidates. Along with community partners and volunteers, we consistently engage with people in face-to-face conversations around socio-economic issues, encouraging them to take action on issues and in elections. By organizing people in lasting relationships, we win elections, pass progressive policies, drive local progress, make a community’s collective voice heard, and help build the transformative power needed to improve people’s lives.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

FOFAF recognizes a staff bargaining unit, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 494, a labor union. This position is part of the union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

JOB SUMMARY

For Our Future seeks motivated, outgoing, and results-driven Canvass Managers for a paid canvassing program in Macomb/Thumb/Oakland, Michigan. You will be responsible for executing the regional field plan and supervision of paid canvasser operations within your assigned region in accordance with strict health and safety protocols. Candidates should have familiarity with their assigned region, experience working with door-to-door field programs, comfortable working long hours, and access to reliable transportation. This position is anticipated to run through at least November 2026. Responsible for training canvassers, launching canvass events, and supervising a team of canvassers in accordance with FOF health and safety guidelines. Will serve on the front lines of a voter outreach program for local and statewide candidates in-home regions, including regular door-to-door canvassing. Ensuring that daily, weekly, and monthly goals are met and exceeded. Ensuring that all required reporting is accurate and timely and that all regional data is entered in a timely manner. Ensure all health and safety protocols and procedures are met. Recruiting, scheduling, and confirming canvassers. Assist with delivering training programs. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Supervisory responsibilities: Manage one or more teams of canvassers. On-turf coaching, support, and accountability. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package. Health Insurance Coverage - 95% Employer Paid Paid parental leave Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions up to the first 5% $150 Monthly Cell Phone and Internet Reimbursement Monthly Mileage Stipend 13 days paid time off every calendar year, as well as other paid holidays. Employees may be required to work outside of normal business hours including weekends, holidays, and nights. Employees are required to abide by certain blackout dates during a campaign cycle or other key deadlines, and generally not allowed to take off during blackout periods. Emergencies are not affected by this policy. Work Environment Door-to-door canvassing and site-based events/training are an essential function of the work our organization does and are considered a high priority. Employees may be required to work in extreme weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold. Overseeing canvassing is considered an essential function of this job. This position is expected to interact regularly face-to-face with voters, volunteers, or community partners. If state and government stay-at-home orders, phased reopening orders, or other factors related to the COVID-19 virus (or any other reason) limit For Our Future’s ability to engage safely in in-person work, employees may be assigned other duties to be conducted from their homes. Health and Safety For Our Future Action Fund is fully committed to the health and safety of our colleagues, candidates and the communities we serve. We encourage all employees to stay "up to date" with their COVID-19 vaccines and once eligible, to get COVID-19 boosters; however, this is not a requirement for employment at FOF. All employees are required to adhere to the health and safety policies and procedures, when appropriate as implemented by the organization. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation form by emailing Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io Be advised that health and safety policies and procedures around COVID-19 may change in the future to stay in compliance with public health guidance and applicable laws. EEO Statement For Our Future is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age (40 and over), religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender dysphoria, marital or familial status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), creed, caste, national origin, citizenship and immigration status, consumer credit history, physical or mental disability, personal/outward appearance (including, but not limited to, hairstyle), family responsibilities, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), ancestry, matriculation, political affiliation, matriculation, status as a victim of domestic violence, or sexual offenses or stalking, arrest record, conviction record, military or uniformed service member status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic, trait or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or ordinances. Equal opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. We are also committed to the full inclusion of every qualified individual. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Forourfuturefund