Voter Contact Field Director - Minneapolis, MN
The Outreach Team · Minneapolis, MN · 1 wk ago
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About The Campaign
Planned Parenthood of Minnesota Political Action Fund works to elect candidates in Minnesota who will protect reproductive rights and the services Planned Parenthood provides.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of 15–20 hourly staff who will canvass door to door to talk to voters about defending reproductive rights
- Canvass yourself several days a week to train staff and drive office goals
- Set goals and hold staff accountable to them
- Train and provide ongoing motivation and support to staff
- Identify, promote, and train a leadership team
- Build a diverse team where staff feel respected while fostering a culture of equity and justice
- Implement quality control measures to ensure the integrity of the work
- Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff
- Develop strategic plans to reach targeted voters in assigned locations
- Manage administrative duties, including reporting data, record keeping, processing payroll, and distribution of materials
Qualifications
Must Have
- Leadership experience; ability to motivate, grow, and manage a large team
- Eagerness to lead from the front and canvass several days a week
- Extreme attention to detail and a proven ability to instill that quality in others
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong passion for community organizing and fostering civic engagement
- Track record of equity and inclusion
- Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends
Nice To Have
- Experience running paid canvasses or managing paid employees
- Familiarity with VAN and MiniVAN
- Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
- Facilitation experience
- Local knowledge/experience
- Plus Somali or Hmong
Pay
The salary range for this position is $1,146 – $1,500 per week.
Benefits
We offer a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and hands-on training. At the end of the campaign, there may be opportunities for advancement and bonuses.