Voter Registration Canvas Lead
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Canvass Lead
Position Summary
MF Professional Services (MFPS) is seeking a Canvass Lead to support civic engagement voter registration voter education and community outreach efforts on behalf of its clients including Mi Familia Vota (MFV) and Mi Familia en Acción (MFA).
The Canvass Lead is a hands-on field position that provides day-to-day direction training coaching and support to a team of approximately 45 canvassers while also engaging directly with community members.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate daily canvassing activities assignments turf materials and team check-ins.
Train coach and support canvassers in the field.
Conduct voter registration voter education GOTV and other approved community outreach.
Monitor team progress performance attendance and field safety.
Prepare and manage turf using VAN MiniVAN maps or other approved tools.
Review voter-registration materials and canvassing data for accuracy and completeness.
Complete required data entry and daily/weekly reporting.
Ensure compliance with voter-registration data-security timekeeping and safety procedures.
Promptly escalate performance safety or compliance concerns to management.
Qualifications
Canvassing campaign voter-registration community outreach field organizing or civic-engagement experience required.
Previous experience training coaching or providing direction to a canvassing/outreach team preferred.
VAN MiniVAN or similar voter-contact system experience preferred.
Strong communication organization leadership and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and in a fast-paced field environment.
English/Spanish proficiency preferred.
Ability to work mornings evenings weekends and extended campaign hours as needed.
Work Environment
This is a field-based position requiring frequent walking and outdoor work in varying weather conditions. The position may involve work in residential neighborhoods community locations public spaces events offices and vehicles.