Full job description
The BC NDP is seeking experienced managers to oversee teams of foot canvassers (poll cats).
In this job you will be responsible for the initial set up and ongoing management of teams of foot canvassers including hiring, training and scheduling canvassers; and providing daily briefings and supervising scheduled canvassers. You will provide regular reports to the central campaign and will work closely with the Field and Data departments.
This is a great position if you are interested in progressive politics and campaigns, enjoy working with a team and can lead by example. You don’t mind repetitive detail-oriented administrative work, are tech savvy and able to support and motivate a team.
Job Responsibilities
- Hiring, training, scheduling and supervising foot canvassers
- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of teams of foot canvassers, including tech and admin support
- Providing ongoing support, coaching and performance management to meet voter contact targets
- Analyzing trends amongst voters and providing reports to the central campaign
- Crafting and updating canvass scripts to incorporate new messaging, issues and local information
- Monitoring the performance of different list segments, and work with local campaigns and the central the data team to ensure fresh lists are available when needed
- Tracking employees’ hours and working with payroll staff
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Experience managing a team
- Strong coaching and leadership skills with the ability to motivate employees
- Exceptional interpersonal, customer service, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and conflict resolution skills
- Computer literate
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, decisiveness and attention to detail
- Commitment to the values of the BC NDP
- Must be available evenings and weekends and willing to work long and irregular hours
- Familiarity with mobile canvass apps
- Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
- Advanced knowledge of and a high degree of proficiency with Microsoft applications, Slack, Asana, and Google Docs
Assets
- Experience with voter contact and/or door-to-door solicitation
- Recent electoral campaign experience
- Ability to speak Mandarin, Cantonese or Punjabi
- Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Terms and Conditions
This is a full-time temporary position reporting to the BC NDP Director of Special Projects. The position is covered by the CUPE 3787 Collective Agreement with a monthly salary of $5,148.52 to $5,980.54 depending on experience and qualifications plus an additional 10.75% RSP amount each pay period. Positions longer than 3 months include benefits.
The position is based in the lower mainland, initially at the BC NDP office in Vancouver.
The BC NDP supports employment equity. People of colour, women, Indigenous people, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people living with a disability and young people are encouraged to apply.
Apply by email using subject line “Voter Contact Phonebank Manager” to Karl Riley, BC NDP Director of Special Projects at [email protected].
Please include a cover letter, resume, and references. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.