Voter Registration Canvass Director- Springfield, MO

Job Description

Job Description

Voter Registration Canvass Director

About The Outreach Team

The Outreach Team is the national engine of campaigners and organizers building a fairer, cleaner, safer, and more peaceful world. Every campaign is our opportunity to make the world better.  We show up because we believe in what’s possible-politically, personally and collectively. We invest in people at every level-industry-leading pay/benefits, rigorous training and support, real paths to leadership. 

Voter registration is a crucial first step to empowering citizens to make their voices heard and creating meaningful change in our democracy. 

Canvass Director

Canvass directors work to build an office to scale from the ground up. They train canvassers in the field while canvassing themselves to lead by example, communicate long and short term goals to staff, manage campaign reporting and office operations. The Canvass Director will manage a team of paid canvassers and report to the Organizing Director.

The Canvass Director is expected to maintain accurate data and payroll records, oversee quality control for all voter registration forms, and manage the day-to-day logistics of campus operations for canvassers. They will play a key role in ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and organization while providing the operational support needed to keep the canvassing program running efficiently.

Locations: Springfield, MO

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of 3-6 paid canvassers who will engage voters on campus.
• Canvass yourself multiple days a week to lead by example and train staff in the field.
• Set voter registration goals
• Provide ongoing training, support, and motivation to ensure a high-performing team.
• Identify, promote, and develop leadership within the team to maximize impact.
• Foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all staff feel valued and respected.
• Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure message accuracy and data integrity.
• Maintain a safe and positive working environment for all staff.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to reach targeted voters effectively.
• Handle administrative tasks, including daily data reporting, payroll processing, and thorough QC of voter registration forms.
• Ensure all voter registration forms are accurately tracked, properly submitted, and delivered to the appropriate county office within the designated timeframe.

Qualifications:

Must Have:

• Experience leading, motivating, and managing large teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Eagerness to lead from the front by actively canvassing alongside the team.
• Extreme attention to detail and a proven ability to enforce high standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter mentality.
• Passion for community organizing and empowering voters.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice.
• Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends.

Nice to Have:

• Experience managing paid canvasses or teams of paid employees.
• Experience working with diverse communities, marginalized populations and or underrepresented populations.
• Strong facilitation and training experience.
• Local ties to the area.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $1,146 - $1,500  per week, based on experience.
• Generous benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and hands-on training.
• Opportunities for advancement and bonuses at the campaign’s conclusion.

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Equity: If you are interested in this position but don’t think you qualify for everything, please don’t let that stop you from applying! At The Outreach Team, we prioritize equity and inclusion and believe our work is better when it benefits from the knowledge, experience, and wisdom of people who have faced systemic barriers. 

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 DACA/DAPA recipients to apply.

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