Canvass Lead-Durham County

Canvass Lead – Durham County Status: Part‑Time, Temporary Employee with up to 30 hours per week Pay: $30 per hour Start Date: February 20, 2026 – November 3rd, 2026 Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis to start as soon as possible. About the Organizations North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to fostering community among Asian Americans and allies in North Carolina through civic engagement, leadership development, grassroots mobilization and political participation. NCAAT in Action is a 501(c)(4) committed to supporting equity and justice for all by building political power among Asian Americans and allies in North Carolina through voter education, progressive advocacy, and leadership development. About the Position NCAAT is seeking part‑time Canvass Leads – one per county to manage teams of approximately 5 to 10 canvassers. The Canvass Lead will work up to 30 hours per week, including weekends. In this role, the Canvass Lead will be responsible for training, and supervising their canvassing team to support the Voter Engagement Manager. Additional responsibilities include tracking canvasser hours, driving to assigned turfs, and drawing maps in the Voter Action Network (VAN). The Canvass Lead will also serve as NCAAT’s local representative, providing on the ground insights and community feedback. The ideal candidate is someone with a strong commitment to progressive movements and a passion for civic engagement within Asian American communities. Responsibilities Supervise and support a team of 5–10 canvassers. Run canvass shifts, ensuring all canvassers check in and out using the debrief form and connect team. Manage administrative tasks, including tracking timesheets and maintaining the work schedule. Collaborate with the Voter Engagement Manager to onboard and train all canvassers effectively. Monitor canvassers in the field to ensure they are following canvassing rules, guidelines, and procedures. Engage with local Asian American communities through door‑to‑door canvassing to encourage civic participation and share information about NCAAT and NCAAT in Action’s campaigns. Enter accurate data into MiniVAN after each canvassing shift. Track turf completion for each canvasser and ensure all data is reported to the Voter Engagement Manager. Partner with the Voter Engagement Manager to retrain canvassers as needed. Serve as the eyes and ears in the county, providing updates on feedback and issues heard at the doors. Monitor canvasser performance and communicate any concerns promptly to the Voter Engagement Manager. Position Requirements & Core Competencies Experience with door‑to‑door canvassing. Prior experience managing multiple canvassers, organizing canvass days, executing safety protocol for canvassing and training canvassers on conversations and interactions with voters. Experience using VoteBuilder and Minivan to cut turf and track canvassing efforts. Willing to work in the evenings after 4:30 pm and during the weekends. Reasonable flexibility is required as times may change due to availability and needs. Familiarity with Google Sheets and Google Suite is a plus. Basic skills in any Asian language are a plus. Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive in North Carolina. Ability to work collaboratively and independently. Committed to social justice and equity. NCAAT in Action is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, or disability. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others from historically marginalized groups are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Carolina Asian Americans Together