About Ethos

Ethos Organizing is a full-service organizing and grassroots mobilization firm founded by a team of seasoned campaign professionals, activists, and organizers. Ethos is at the forefront of bringing community-based organizing principles to innovative canvassing, ballot initiatives, voter registration, and relational organizing programs. We work in and with all communities, and our shared experiences give us a unique perspective and understanding in BIPOC communities.

Position Title: Canvass Manager

Reporting Structure: Regional Organizing Director, Project Director

Rate of Pay: The salary range for this position is $66,000 a year, depending on experience and skill sets

Job Classification: Full-time, exempt
Schedule: Full-time, exempt

Location: Onsite, Montgomery, AL

Benefits: Ethos 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 Ethos Organizing.

Position Summary

Ethos Organizing is seeking highly motivated candidates for the role of Canvass Manager for a direct voter contact program. Canvass Managers will assist in 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 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Detail-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!

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for Canvass Managers is $66,000 per year depending on experience with the role beginning immediately and ending no later than November 15, 2024.

Essential Physical Requirements

• As 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.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Ethos Organizing is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, racial and social justice. BIPOC candidates, and people from all communities and backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are enthusiastic about this role and uncertain whether your past experience aligns with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Our hiring processes and our work culture offer support and flexibility for staff with a variety of needs. Should you experience an accessibility barrier in the application and interview process with Ethos, please let us know by contacting hr@rethosorganizing.com

Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Statement

Ethos 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.

Ethos Organizing welcomes applications from those with a criminal record. Any information provided regarding criminal history for the purposes of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) will have no impact on employment eligibility. Ethos 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.