Whitfield Electoral Canvass Lead
Norcross, GA - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary
MF Professional Services Inc. (MFPS) is seeking a Canvass Lead to support voter registration voter education civic engagement and voter mobilization programs for our clients including Mi Familia Vota (MFV) and Mi Familia en Acción (MFA).
The Canvass Lead provides day-to-day direction training and field support to a team of approximately 45 canvassers while also participating directly in community outreach. This position coordinates daily field activities monitors performance and data quality and transports canvassers between assigned locations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily activities for an assigned team of canvassers.
Conduct pre-shift briefings and communicate goals schedules turf assignments and safety expectations.
Train coach and provide field support to canvassers.
Conduct door-to-door canvassing voter registration voter education GOTV and other approved outreach.
Prepare and distribute turf materials and field equipment.
Transport canvassers between assigned field locations.
Monitor attendance performance field activity safety and compliance.
Review and enter field data using VAN MiniVAN spreadsheets and other designated systems.
Complete required reports and ensure voter-registration materials and confidential information are handled securely.
Promptly report performance safety data-quality or compliance concerns to management.
Qualifications
Previous canvassing voter-registration campaign community outreach field organizing or civic engagement experience required.
Previous experience leading training or coaching a canvassing or outreach team preferred.
Experience with VAN MiniVAN or similar voter-contact systems preferred.
Strong leadership communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
Valid drivers license legally required automobile insurance acceptable driving record and access to a safe and reliable vehicle required.
Ability and willingness to transport canvassers between assigned work locations.
Experience working with Latino or diverse communities preferred.
Professional proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
Ability to work flexible hours including mornings evenings weekends and extended campaign schedules.
Work Environment
This is a field-based position requiring regular walking standing driving and outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Employees must be able to travel throughout assigned communities and transport canvassers between field locations.