Canvass Manager

Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt

Classification: Union Eligible

Compensation: $55,472.66 per year

Travel: 75% travel, 50% driving

Reports to: Regional Director – Wisconsin

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. Their mission is to elevate and advance economic justice by organizing voters around a pro‑union, economic agenda and to elect pro‑worker candidates. Through face‑to‑face conversations, they aim to win elections, pass progressive policies, drive local progress, and amplify community voices.

Job Summary

For Our Future seeks motivated, outgoing, and results‑driven Canvass Managers for a paid canvassing program in Eau Claire. The manager will execute the regional field plan and supervise paid canvasser operations in accordance with strict health and safety protocols. Candidates should be familiar with the region, have experience with door‑to‑door field programs, be comfortable working long hours, and have reliable transportation. The position is anticipated to run through at least November 2026.

Essential Functions

• Train canvassers, launch canvass events, and supervise a team of canvassers following FOF health and safety guidelines.
• Conduct door‑to‑door voter outreach for local and statewide candidates.
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly goals are met and exceeded.
• Submit accurate and timely reporting; enter regional data promptly.
• Maintain compliance with all health and safety protocols and procedures.
• Recruit, schedule, and confirm canvassers.
• Assist with delivering training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage one or more teams of canvassers.
• Provide on‑turf coaching, support, and accountability.

Skills and Qualifications

• 1–2 cycles of paid field campaign or other door‑to‑door canvassing experience.
• Commitment to building power in the progressive movement.
• Knowledge of Votebuilder, VAN, or LAN preferred.
• Basic computer literacy and database skills; access to a reliable portable computer.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a plus.
• Reliable vehicle access and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours in a fast‑paced, metrics‑driven environment.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Strong coaching skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure while handling multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Bilingual experience is a plus (not required).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of moving around for voter contact activity.
• In‑person presence required in the local office.
• Ability to transport up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to travel throughout Eau Claire.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (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 per calendar year, plus paid holidays.

Work Environment

• Door‑to‑door canvassing and site‑based events/training are essential functions.
• May require work in extreme weather conditions (rain, heat, cold).
• Regular face‑to‑face interaction with voters, volunteers, and community partners.
• Potential for remote duties if in‑person work is limited by public health orders.

Health and Safety

For Our Future Action Fund is committed to the health and safety of colleagues, candidates, and communities. Employees are encouraged to stay up to date with COVID‑19 vaccinations and boosters, though this is not a requirement. All staff must adhere to health and safety policies and procedures as implemented by the organization. Reasonable accommodations for health‑related requirements are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.