Voter Contact Organizer (Canvasser) - Wisconsin

Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin

Position Type: Temporary Full Time, Non‑Exempt

Compensation: $23.34 per hour

Travel: 75% of time

About For Our Future

Founded in 2016, For Our Future Action Fund and For Our Future run the largest, permanent progressive field program across battleground states. Our mission is to advance economic justice by organizing voters around a pro‑union, economic agenda and to elect pro‑worker candidates. Along with community partners and volunteers, we consistently engage with people in face‑to‑face conversations around what issues matter most to them. By organizing people in lasting relationships, we win elections, drive local progress, make a community’s collective voice heard, and help build the transformative power needed to improve people’s lives.

Position Classification

For Our Future Action Fund recognizes a staff bargaining unit, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 494. This position is part of the union‑represented collective bargaining unit and is subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

Job Summary

For Our Future Action Fund seeks motivated, outgoing, and results‑driven Voter Contact Organizers to support our voter outreach efforts in La Crosse, Wisconsin. You will perform day‑to‑day canvassing in your assigned turf and work to engage area residents about the upcoming Wisconsin elections. Candidates should have familiarity with La Crosse, experience working in political campaigns or organizing environments, be comfortable working long hours, and have access to reliable transportation. This is an in‑person opportunity and will require a physical presence in the local community and/or office. The position is anticipated to run through at least November 4, 2026.

Essential Functions

• Engage voters in meaningful conversations at the doors in diverse communities with the core goals of persuading, motivating, and educating them about progressive candidates and issues.
• Perform voter contact door‑to‑door, online SMS texting, or via phone daily to ensure that daily, weekly and monthly goals are met.
• Meet assigned goals associated with each metric on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Report daily on quantitative and qualitative metrics, ensuring timely and accurate data entry and reporting.
• Table, engage in high‑traffic canvassing, and attend events as directed to further our presence in the community.
• Assist with the execution of events as directed.
• Attend weekly scheduled calls and meetings.
• Attend training on voter contact tactics, program strategy and safety.
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols and procedures.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous campaign or other voter contact experience preferred, as a volunteer or staff member.
• Knowledge of Votebuilder/VAN or a willingness to learn is preferred.
• Must have access to reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, insurance, registration, and a clean driving record for at least 1 year (unless an accommodation is approved).
• Ability to work long and irregular hours in a high‑productivity, metrics‑driven work environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure while handling multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Bilingual experience is a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of moving around for voter contact activity.
• Must be able to transport up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel across La Crosse.

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 each calendar year, plus other paid holidays.

Schedule

• Normal canvassing hours are at least 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday.
• Employees may be required to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Blackout dates during campaign cycles may restrict time off; emergencies are not affected by this policy.

Work Environment

Door‑to‑door canvassing is an essential function and may require work in extreme weather conditions such as rain, heat, and cold. The role involves regular face‑to‑face interaction with voters, volunteers, or community partners. If public‑health orders limit in‑person work, employees may be assigned duties that can be performed from home.

Health and Safety

For Our Future Action Fund is committed to the health and safety of colleagues, candidates, and the communities we serve. Employees are encouraged to stay up to date with COVID‑19 vaccines and boosters, though this is not a requirement. Reasonable accommodations for health and safety policies are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.