Canvass Director

About The Outreach Team

The Outreach Team is a premier national field firm. We partner with organizations working to solve some of the biggest problems facing our society -- from protecting human rights to fighting climate change -- and help them build the resources they need to make an impact. We are a people-powered enterprise; our campaigns are effective because we hire diverse teams of talented people, invest in our staff, and treat them well.  

We are hiring a Canvass Director to manage our office in San Luis Obispo, California. The Canvass Director will recruit, train, and manage a team of local canvassers to have quality, in-depth conversations with local residents about committing to support clean energy projects. Directors will work within their team to build an office to scale from the ground up. All directors are expected to train staff in the field while leading by example themselves; they must also communicate long and short term goals to staff and manage campaign reporting. The Canvass Director will work in tandem with a local field organizer and manage canvassing staff and Team Leads and report to the Canvass Director.

With clean energy under attack, you can be the voice for the future in California!

While the current administration seeks to destroy environmental protections, YOU can make a difference right here in San Luis Obispo County. We are canvassing to gain support for clean energy projects like wind farms, which are decided at a local level. You can be the driving force to fight for clean energy projects that will improve the local economy, give us cleaner air, and protect the interests of the community over the interests of billionaires and big oil.

We are hiring a Canvass Director to begin May 1st. This position can run through early June, with opportunities to extend.

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA. Strong preference for local and in-state candidates.

Canvass Management Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 10-15 hourly staff who will be canvassing door-to-door to garner support and recruit volunteers for local clean energy projects
• Set goals and hold staff accountable
• 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 integrity of the work
• Go in the field yourself a few days per week to canvass, train staff, and help drive office goals
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all staff 
• Develop strategic plans to reach registered 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 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
• Experience with deep canvassing
• Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
• Facilitation experience
• Local knowledge/experience

Salary: The salary range for this position is $1,358 - $1,650 per week. 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.

At The Outreach Team, we prioritize equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.