Canvass Leader

Make the Road Action (MRA), a 501(c)(4) organization is committed to building power for justice in immigrant and low-income working-class communities of color. MRA operates in five states - New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. We work to create social change, connect voters to the candidates and issues that are most important to them, and work hands-on in a fast-paced environment to create long-term impact in the communities that need it most.

Current Opening:

The Canvasser Lead will go door-to-door canvassers to increase voter engagement and turnout programs. At this time we will only be hiring folks who have a reliable form of transportation. Canvassers will do this by leaving door hangers, making contact at safe distance with voters, and logging all necessary information for tracking purposes. This is a temporary position and will start on 3/1/2024 and can run until the end of November 2024.

The canvasser lead will work to mobilize MRA-NV members to actively participate in voter engagement and turnout programs. At this time we will only be hiring folks who have a reliable form of transportation to ensure smooth and safe operations of the canvass team members from the office to their turf and back. The canvasser lead will work with MRA-NV electoral campaign managers to help lead weekly door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and community voter registration activities. The canvasser lead will also assist the campaign managers to continue identifying potential candidates for electoral programs.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Organize and lead canvasser/member-based door-to-door canvassing, voter registration, and phone banking electoral activities
• Develop and foster a relationship with the community directly, understand and encourage increased civic participation, whether it be through voting, volunteering or communicating to other people the importance of voting.
• Communicate with the campaign manager on any field observations in due to time to ensure the success of registering people to vote, including identifying other potential hot spots.
• Representing the organization positively to the community and answering all questions in a non-partisan manner as required by law.
• Meet assigned goals associated with each metric on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Report daily to the campaign manager on quantitative and qualitative metrics, ensuring timely and accurate data entry and reporting.
• Attend daily, and weekly scheduled calls and meetings as needed.
• Attend trainings that will include voter contact tactics, program strategy and safety.
• Door-to-door canvassing is an essential function of this job where canvasser is on turf for a minimum of 4-6 hours a day
• Logging daily timesheets in ADP
• Supporting the recruitment of canvassers

Requirements:

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Required to be fully vaccinated with a FDA approved COVID-19 vaccine prior first day of employment
• Appreciation of the value of diversity, equal opportunity, and differences in perspectives in all work relationships
• Commitment to social justice and immigrant justice in particular
• An effective and frequent communicator, both written and verbal
• Meet deadlines by managing time and prioritize tasks as needed 
• Microsoft Office & Google Drive Suite Competency 
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn database and communication platforms 
• Must have reliable access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license with insurance. 
• Ability to work long and irregular hours in a fast-paced, metrics-driven work environment. 
• Ability to work independently and in team settings. Strong interpersonal communications skills with an outgoing personality and a passion for social and radical justice.

Job Competencies:

• Be highly professional and team oriented with a passion for excellence and eagerness to help the department meet our goals.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure required.
• Flexible work schedule, evenings and weekends required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to do team work to support the organization as a whole
• Reliable methods of communication and transportation
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Attention to detail

Salary and Benefits:

Temporary employees are eligible for health, dental and vision benefits. The hourly rate for this position is $24.00.

How to Apply: Please attach cover letter/resume and submit all documents to the Make the Road New States career center.

Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.