Voter Contact Organizer (Canvasser)
About The Position
For Our Future Action Fund seeks motivated, outgoing, and results-driven Voter Contact organizers to support our voter outreach efforts in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You will perform day-to-day canvassing in your assigned turf and work to engage area residents about the upcoming Michigan elections. Candidates should have familiarity with Grand Rapids, experience working in political campaigns or organizing environments, comfortable working long hours, and access to reliable transportation. This is an in-person opportunity and will require a physical presence in the local community and/or office. This position is anticipated to run through at least November 4, 2026. For Our Future Action Fund recognizes a staff bargaining unit, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 494, a labor union. This position is part of the union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- 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 clean driving record for at least 1 year, per organizations drivers policy, unless an accommodation has been approved that exempts you from driving for FOF/AF business purposes.
- 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 communications skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual experience is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Engage voters in meaningful conversations at the doors in diverse communities with the core goals of: Persuading them to vote for progressive candidates and issues, Motivating them to vote for progressive candidates and issues, 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.
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 every calendar year, as well as other paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
