Canvass Manager

About

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. The 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, they engage in face‑to‑face conversations around socio‑economic issues, encouraging action on issues and in elections.

Position Classification: Union Eligible (affiliated with IBEW 494).

Reports to: Regional Director – Wisconsin.

The position is anticipated to run through at least November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Train canvassers, launch canvass events, and supervise a team of canvassers in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Serve on the front lines of a voter outreach program for local and statewide candidates, including regular door‑to‑door canvassing.
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly goals are met and exceeded.
• Ensure all required reporting is accurate and timely; enter regional data promptly.
• Ensure all health and safety protocols and procedures are met.
• Recruit, schedule, and confirm canvassers.
• Assist with delivering training programs.
• Manage one or more teams of canvassers; provide on‑turf coaching, support, and accountability.

Requirements

• At least 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/LAN preferred.
• Basic computer literacy, database skills; prefer access to a reliable portable computer.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a plus.
• Must have reliable access to a vehicle 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, but not required.
• Physical requirements: prolonged periods of moving around for voter contact; must be able to transport up to 15 pounds; must be able to travel across Platteville.

Benefits

• 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, plus other paid holidays.

Pay

$55,472.66 per year.

Schedule

• Full‑time, exempt position.
• Travel percentage: 75%; driving percentage: 50%.
• Expected hours of work: employees may be required to work outside normal business hours including weekends, holidays, and nights; must abide by blackout dates during campaign cycles or other key deadlines (generally not allowed to take off during blackout periods; emergencies exempt).