Canvass Manager

About the role

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 Canvass Manager in Stevens Point, Wisconsin will execute the regional field plan and supervise paid canvasser operations, ensuring health and safety protocols are followed. This full‑time, exempt, union‑eligible position reports to the Regional Director – Wisconsin and 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.
• Conduct door‑to‑door voter outreach for local and statewide candidates.
• Meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly canvassing goals.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting and data entry for regional metrics.
• Recruit, schedule, and confirm canvassers; assist with delivering training programs.
• Manage one or more teams of canvassers, providing on‑turf coaching, support, and accountability.
• Adapt duties as needed; other responsibilities may be assigned with or without notice.

Requirements

• 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; reliable portable computer preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a plus.
• Reliable vehicle access and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work long, irregular hours in a fast‑paced, metrics‑driven environment.
• Strong coaching, interpersonal communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure while handling multiple projects.
• Bilingual experience is a plus, but not required.
• Physical ability to move around for voter contact, transport up to 15 lb, and travel across Stevens Point.

Benefits

• 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 per calendar year, plus paid holidays.

Pay

$55,472.66 per year.

Schedule

Employees may be required to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights. Work may be subject to blackout dates during campaign cycles, and emergencies are not exempt.

Travel

Travel percentage: 75% travel, 50% driving.