Lead Campaign Canvasser

Education Minnesota•Saint Paul, MN

6d•$0 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Public Affairs, the campaign canvasser coordinator will provide assistance to and support Education Minnesota’s campaign canvassers local and state campaign efforts.

Requirements

Ability to develop and lead team of campaign canvassers.
Appreciation for the importance of labor unions in improving public education and working conditions overall.
Good public relations, communications, telephone and personal skills.
Ability to engage members and other union members in conversation upon first interaction.
Ability to enter data into a computer, or mobile device.
Retired Education Minnesota member.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Basic understanding of web or app-based computer software.
Valid Minnesota driver’s license.
Evenings and weekends work.
Maintain confidential information as applicable.
Able to successfully pass a post offer pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and commitment to the cause of employee unions.
General knowledge of politics or experience working or volunteering on political campaigns.
Dedication, persistence, and an ability to bounce back from difficult conversations.
Ability to follow complex, multi-step directions.
Experience with miniVAN.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and leading a team of campaign canvassers.
Foster a positive, engaged team culture.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, including reviewing timecard information for accuracy and completion.
Triage support needs of campaign canvassers with Education Minnesota staff.
Assign and manage workflow as needed.
Using a provided script of discussion topics and questions, engage members and other union members in conversations on the phone.
Listen to and document the concerns of members and other union members.

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