Canvass Manager 0072

About Keystone OrganizingKeystone Organizing is a minority-owned, Pennsylvania-based strategic organizing and grassroots mobilization firm that provides paid canvassing, community organizing, voter registration, and signature gathering services to campaigns, committees, and advocacy groups, both in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. Position Title: Canvass ManagerReporting Structure: Regional Organizing Director, Project DirectorRate of Pay: $5,500 a monthJob Classification: Full-time, exemptSchedule: Full-time, exemptLocation: Onsite, Philadelphia, PABenefits: Keystone Organizing offers all full-time employees who remain with our team for more than three months full health care, dental, and vision benefits. Any job-related travel, lodging, and other expenses are paid for by Keystone Organizing.Position SummaryKeystone Organizing is seeking highly motivated candidates for the role of Canvass Manager for a direct voter contact program. Canvass Managers will assist in the recruitment, training, and management of canvassers, who will be going door to door to speak with voters ahead of the 2024 election. Canvass Managers will work closely with the Regional Organizing Directors, Project Director, and our Operations team to meet ambitious goals.These roles are full-time, salaried positions. Canvass Managers will work in regional canvass offices and spend time in the field with canvassers. Canvass Managers must be true self-starters and problem-solvers, and be able to work effectively with and manage a diverse team who come from a variety of backgrounds. We will provide comprehensive job training for new hires and we strongly encourage potential applicants who have the qualified skills for the position to apply, regardless of prior campaign experience.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with training and management of canvassers in the field, including pre-shift briefings and post-shift debriefings. Work with the Regional Organizer and Project Director to implement, adjust, and improve the training program. Willing and able to work extended hours, with the expectation of 6-day, 60+ hour weeks including evenings and weekends. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsDetail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a team Strong desire to engage in conversations with voters Working knowledge of VoteBuilder or MiniVAN and prior volunteer or paid canvass experience is a plus! CompensationThe salary range for Canvass Managers is $5,500 a month with the role beginning immediately and ending no later than November 15, 2024.Essential Physical RequirementsAs this is an in-field position, the individuals must be able to stand, walk, and meet with canvassers in the field for the duration of the work day. Individuals in this position must be able to communicate with colleagues and partners in person, via phone, including conference and video calls, as well as written communication such as email. This position requires vision/hearing abilities. Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance StatementKeystone Organizing is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Any information provided regarding criminal history for the purposes of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) will have no impact on employment eligibility. Keystone Organizing will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and/or convictions, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.